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Writing about living together, and about writing down what you have agreed. Where a post speaks about the law, it links the official source, and it says whether something is in force or only proposed.
A fairer end to relationships, in plain English
What the government proposed in 2026 for couples who live together: who would be covered, the opt-out, inheritance, and what is not yet law.
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Cohabitation reform: what happens after the consultation
The consultation on rights for couples who live together closed in August 2026. What happens next, and why nobody can yet give a date.
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The Cohabitation Rights Bill: what it is and where it stands
A private member's bill in the House of Lords would give some couples who live together new rights. What it proposes, and the government's view.
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