Office for National Statistics

The Office for National Statistics is to consult on plans to expand the Consumer Prices Index inflation measure to include housing costs.

The government launched a public consultation on simplifying pension regulation as part of its wider Red Tape Challenge in April.

The use of population-based indices in the longevity market has been called into question after figures revealed a growing life expectancy gap between socio-economic groups.

Hannah Brenton looks at what we can expect from the Chancellor

Jonathan Stapleton on coping in a crisis

Cemlyn Foulkes looks at how much progress has been made since the publication of the Hutton Report and asks if individual steps have resulted in a reduction or increase in benefits.

Andrew Short considers the value of absolute return bond funds in overcoming the low returns caused by a stagnating economy

The consumer price index of inflation eased in May to 3.4%, down from 3.7% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics.