Only three out of five people reckon they will be able to cover their bills in retirement, according to new research from Hargreaves Lansdown.

A new survey has revealed that many under-35s have an unrealistic expectation of when they will be able to afford to retire, with many expecting to quit work by 60.

The State Pension gender gap has narrowed to less than £5 per week for those claiming the new state pension, new government figures show.

Single pensioners need £257,000 more than couples to achieve a comfortable living standard in retirement, according to analysis by Standard Life, part of the Phoenix Group.