A survey of 2003 adults carried out by Opinium for LV= in October found that a third (32%) of retirees experienced worsening general health in the first five years of retirement.

Aegon UK has become the latest provider to pledge its support to the Seven Families income protection campaign.

The IFP has applauded attendees at the annual conference held in early October who have now raised over £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.