Two in three adults aged 40 and over are in the dark about what the Triple Lock provides, according to a new survey.

The majority of people aged 55 or older would be more likely to vote for a political party in next month's UK election which pledged to keep the triple lock.

Higher inflation data for non-retired households released today by the Office for National Statistics could put pressure on the pensions Triple Lock pledge, according to consultancy Broadstone.

Pension experts have criticised the Conservatives' pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance via a ‘Triple Lock Plus’ if they win the general election.