Around 40% of Gen Y think “'til death do us part” is no longer relevant, and more are saying “I don't” to tying the knot. Fusing their love of tech with real-life romance, the Facebook generation is ‘beta-testing’ marriage. But what's driving them to put commitment on probation?

According to a poll in the US, 69% of Millennials believe that society will be just as well off if people have priorities other than marriage and children. But while it's a large figure, the differences of opinion within Gen Y are strongly tied to their income and wealth.

While selfies have already been condemned for provoking paranoia and vanity amongst teens, the latest demographic to feel the strain are a little older. Desperate to perfectly, document gleaming new engagement rings, self-conscious brides-to-be are investing in hand-lifts.

First man bags, then manicures, now 'men-gagement' rings – in response to a modern man who's embracing his feminine side, Argos has launched a range of engagement rings for men. But with many still fond of old wedding traditions, are Brits really saying 'I do' to wedding bling for blokes?