Life expectancy falls due to Covid impact
- Friday, 26 January 2024
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![The Coronavirus outbreak has hit UK lifespan figures](/media/k2/items/cache/c5441872fd249a110d1b06f7f6bf2bc8_Generic.jpg)
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.
Read more...Life expectancy falls 7 months for retirees
- Monday, 26 June 2023
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![Life expectancy rates are falling for retirees](/media/k2/items/cache/d9414d4eb1021ec34dfe17f91ed0efa6_Generic.jpg)
A new study suggests that retirees may have a life expectancy six to seven months lower than before the Coronavirus pandemic.
Read more...Pre-retirees underestimate life expectancy by several years
- Monday, 12 June 2023
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![Many pension savers will live longer than they expect, according to new research](/media/k2/items/cache/ca4a36a39e606786a67a0839f2c5d062_Generic.jpg)
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.
Read more...20m could get State Pension Age reprieve - LCP
- Monday, 20 December 2021
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Falling life expectancy could help 20m pension savers avoid the threat of an increasing State Pension Age, according to actuarial pensions consultancy LCP.
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