The most rapid increases in life expectancy at birth over the last two decades were in London (7 years), the North East (6 years) and the North West (5.8 years), according to new data from the Office for National Statistics. Read more...

The most affluent man now outlives the average woman for the first time, according to new figures out today.

Financial advisers say the government’s recent pension reforms and the rise in life expectancy are fuelling demand for financial advice during retirement, according to a new study. Read more...

UK sales of enhanced annuities to people with a reduced life expectancy continued their downward spiral in the first six months of 2015. Read more...