After years of sharp growth in participation during the roll-out of auto enrolment, workplace pension growth has stalled, according to new data from the Department for Work and Pensions.

There is no doubt that hanging up your jacket and finally retiring to a life of blissful days and ignoring the morning alarm clock has become more difficult over the last few years.

New research suggests that 43% of advised clients expect to work past standard retirement age and 29% are actively considering retiring overseas.

Almost half of peopled aged over 50 do not have a detailed retirement plan while only 16% of UK adults are ‘totally confident’ they have enough money to retire in comfort, according to a new UK Retirement Confidence Index.