Longevity

Monday, June 1, 2026 statepension dwp pensiondeferral retirement pensionincrease martinlewis financialplanning ukpensions taximplications longevity

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a significant increase in state pension payments for retirees who choose to defer claiming their new State Pension. If you reach State Pension age after 5 April 2016 … Read More

Friday, February 20, 2026 pension lifeexpectancy dwp retirement health triplelock webb longevity government benefits

Millions of state pensioners in the UK are confronting a looming crisis described as a “ticking time bomb.” While men are reportedly living up to 60 years in “good health” and women slightly … Read More

Sunday, February 1, 2026 lifespan westmidlands bromsgrove sandwell wolverhampton ons postcode health longevity statistics

New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlights significant differences in average life expectancy across towns in the West Midlands. The analysis shows that where you live can have a major impact on how … Read More

Friday, January 2, 2026 nottingham lifeexpectancy midlands health scotland england inequality demographics longevity regionaldisparities

Nottingham, a city in the Midlands, has emerged as one of the UK’s areas with the lowest life expectancy. Residents here face higher chances of earlier death influenced by factors such as health, diet, and lifestyle choices. … Read More