Life expectancy in local areas of England, Northern Ireland and Wales fell between 2020 and 2022 compared to 2001 to 2003, according to the latest ONS data out today.

A new study suggests that retirees may have a life expectancy six to seven months lower than before the Coronavirus pandemic.

People aged 50 and over on average believe they will live until around 80 despite official figures suggesting they will live for several years longer.

Falling life expectancy could help 20m pension savers avoid the threat of an increasing State Pension Age, according to actuarial pensions consultancy LCP.