Politics · 18 May 2026

Women's pension savings half men's, body warns

Failing to address the gender pension gap risks increasing poverty for older people and damaging government finances. A government-backed Pensions Commission is urging ministers to take action to close this retirement savings gap in Britain. Women approaching retirement have a median private pension wealth of £81,000, which is half the amount men hold.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 May 2026 at 5:10

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