Men accumulate £135,000 more than women in their pension by retirement, according to a new report.

Women are failing to benefit from financial advice when they are young with just 12% aged 18 to 34 years old seeking help from a Financial Planner - despite a quarter worrying about money on a daily basis, according to a new report.

Single male pensioners receive up to 26% more income than single female pensioners and the gender gap is widening, according to a report using data from the Office for National Statistics.

Next month a CII-led event will focus on getting women talking about money and financial wellbeing.