Pensions gender gap grows

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The pensions divide between men and women is set to widen, as figures show men increased their saving ratio over the last year while women cut contributions.

The research from Halifax found men were making better provision for retirement than women with 49% of men currently saving adequately compared with 42% of women. Adequate provision is defined a...

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