The number of people accessing guidance appointments offered by Pension Wise rose 23% in 2019/20.

Over a third of over-50s are leaving retirement planning to the proverbial ‘last minute’ of two years before retirement or failing to plan at all.

If Pension Dashboards are to be successful, they must include all pension savings from day one, Aegon has said.

The annual Pension Awareness Week roadshows have gone virtual, with the launch of a five-day online event to help people with pensions, money and financial wellbeing.