The income a couple needs in retirement to sustain a 'Moderate' lifestyle has leapt by £9,100 in the last year - up nearly 30%, according to new Retirement Living Standards estimates out today from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).

London is among the worst UK regions for predicted post-retirement financial struggle, a new study by Scottish Widows has predicted, writes Emily Berry.

Only 39% of pension savers are on track for a moderate retirement income of £23,300 a year.

The Department for Work and Pensions has proposed pushing back the deadline for mandatory adoption of the Pensions Dashboards Programme to October 2026.