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it can only be the DINKS! Meet the 'dual income no kids' couples of TikTok - as it's revealed childless couples make up more than 40% of UK families The rise of British 'DINKS' has seen many taking to social media to share lifestyle READ MORE: Opposite-sex couples co-habiting without youngsters are behind increase of nearly half a million in the number of UK families By Elmira Tanatarova Published: 07:26 EDT, 9 May 2024 | Updated: 10:29 EDT, 9 May 2024 e-mail 155 View comments Childless couples now account for more than 40 per cent of family households in the UK, official statistics have revealed - and some have been reaping the benefits of a more flexible schedule and financial freedom. The rise of the British DINKS - which stands for 'dual income no kids' - has seen young pairs sharing the perks of their often lavish lifestyles on social media. Many flaunt being able to afford lush getaways without needing to sort a babysitter, and others stress the importance of fine-tuning their spending habits to optimise enjoying the cash they have.
However, some also admit to facing judgement from their peers. Taking to TikTok in February last year, influencer Alice Atkinson ( @aliceatkinsonx ), who appears to be based in Manchester, shared videos from a trip she and her fiancé took to Carden Park Spa in Cheshire West and Chester. In August, influencer Angel Shakespeare (@angelshakes1 ) took to her TikTok to d.
