Women are, on average, working for nearly four additional years before exiting the labour market compared to the counterparts in the mid-nineties, new statistics from the ONS revealed this week.

Employment rates for people between 50 and 64 have fallen slightly, according to a report released by the Government, but many industry experts and leading Financial Planners expect this to be a 'blip.'

Average earnings rose 5.6% for the three months from February to April 2021 according to the latest labour market report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).