Sweeping reviews of pension calculations have uncovered tens of thousands of errors that have seen pensioners overpaid, and underpaid, for decades.

The cost of funerals is soaring - rising more than £200 over the past year to an average of more than £4,400 this month. But a decent send-off can still be arranged for less than half of this price.

Spouses whose partners die intestate are to receive at least the first £270,000 of their estate from 6 February onward.

Former prison officer Paul Davidson, 62, pictured, was forced to retire early in 2012 after he suffered a breakdown. He spent a month in a clinic and his wife had to give up work to care for him.

Some pensioners, such as Royal Navy veteran Arthur Mullett (pictured) and former Royal Mail delivery driver Chris Slaytor, have refused to accept the huge shock bills, they received after mistakes were made.

Ellen Wade's son and daughter-in-law got embroiled in a bizarre misunderstanding over her address - despite being easily able to prove she had lived there since the mid-1970s.

Former Army Major Adrian Furnival, pictured with wife Sheila, will soon have £70 stripped from his £260 weekly pension - yet was only told about the cut in February 2018

I feel aggrieved my inheritance is going to be £25k while my brother will likely get £975k from my father in addition to the £4m in properties he's already received.

There's enough money to keep up with my mum's care home payments until Christmas. I'm keeping the heating switched off and have cut down on groceries to try to save some extra money.

The controversial investment-linked insurance policies were popular decades ago, but have since been all but abandoned by customers and firms after an explosion in complaints.

One financial advice firm has told how its premiums rose from £3,700 in 2009 to £45,000 in 2019. Another adviser says premiums jumped from £22,736 in 2017 to £112,000 in 2018.

Vanguard says the new self-invested personal pension scheme is designed to cut the 'cost and complexity' of saving for retirement.

A selection of Steve's top columns can help you avoid being scammed, understand the mysteries of the new state pension, and gain peace of mind by making the most of your pension savings.

The £980 cremation service is aimed at people wanting a budget or unconventional send-off for loved ones. Ashes are returned to a family, who can then mark a death at an affordable price.

According to the Office for National Statistics, 11 per cent of private sector workers who have a pension are in a generous final salary scheme. This compares to 92 per cent in the public sector.

Morten Nilsson said switching billions of index-linked government bonds it held from the Retail Prices Index to CPIH would cost it at least £1billion, due to a fall in the value of the bonds.

Sainsbury's customer Rose Knight, from Surrey, who drove ambulances during World War II air raids, has been unable get food dropped off at her home, despite frequent attempts.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, displayed her toned figure in gym gear as she got some fresh air with her family.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, praised the NHS amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, while speaking about them on Wednesday's edition of Heart Breakfast.

The Britain's Got Talent judge was joined by seven-month old Anaya - the younger of her two children with partner Azuka Ononye  as she kicked off her week with some free exercise.

Chelsea war veteran Colin Thackery, 90, told on GMB we have to be 'disciplined' and 'do what we're told' to beat coronavirus - but admitted he finds it 'highly amusing' that people are stockpiling toilet roll.

The eight mini episodes will be released on ITV Hub minutes after the main show ends, to showcase some of the more bizarre and wacky acts who auditioned for the show.

Britain's Got Talent will return to our TV screens on Saturday along bringing a new batch of contestants hoping to wow the judges with their skills.

The music and TV mogul lost the impressive amount of weight after adopting a healthier vegan lifestyle last year, and Amanda is hoping for other big changes in her pal too.   

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, has admitted she's 'constantly at battle' with the prospect of growing her family in this week's edition of the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly looked unrecognisable as they recreated Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait from 1434 on Instagram on Tuesday.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, gorgeous Hertfordshire property boasts chic furniture, a large garden, and a spacious gym that is jam-packed with everything Alesha needs to keep fit.

Amanda Holden has shared a glimpse into her extremely glamorous lockdown life on Instagram.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, said she is finally living her childhood dream of becoming a teacher as she appeared via video link on This Morning on Thursday.

In a new clip released ahead of the series' debut, at the Manchester auditions the panel could not bring themselves to look at the contestant

The BGT judge, 49, revealed she would take part on I'm A Celebrity but only on one condition and stated that she would 'put anything in her mouth' when it comes to the dreaded Bushtucker trails.

The new series, which was filmed earlier this year before the UK COVID-19 lockdown, sees St Anne's Gospel Choir from London kick off the auditions.

Britain's Got Talent will return to our TV screens on Saturday night for its highly anticipated 14 series.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 60, and his girlfriend Lauren Silverman were in for a shock on Saturday after being locked out of their Beverly Hills mansion.

Beth Porch, 25, who sings to child cancer patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital, joined a hopefuls at the series 17 auditions which were filmed earlier this year before the UK COVID-19 lockdown

In an exclusive clip from Saturday's show, the TV personality, 49, had her head in her hands as she stopped herself from watching Simon Cowell taking part in the act.

Saturday's BGT opening skit sees David greet Simon with a Union Jack car-boat causing the music mogul to swear, while the comedian later makes a remark about his recent weight loss.

Viewers took to Twitter in droves to declare she'd 'done the National Health Service proud' after Beth wowed with her emotional ballad about saving lives in Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The 99-year-old war veteran, who has raised £27million for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis is thought to be 'in talks' with show bosses for a special live performance when this series wraps up.

Alesha Dixon took to Instagram Live with Kelly Hoppen on Wednesday night, so that the interior designer could critique the Britain's Got Talent judge's living room.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, looked sensational in a casual chic ensemble as she arrived at work in London on Thursday.

Contestant, Kevin Quantum, leaves the judging panel made up of David Walliams, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon gobsmacked with his fiery stunt.

Judging by new images, Saturday's episode looks like it won't disappoint as an Elton John impersonator, West End star and daredevil are set to perform.

In an exclusive clip from Saturday's show, the act can be seen making a dramatic entrance to the stage dressed as a troupe of zombies, with their moves making Amanda Holden gasp: 'Wow!'

A source claimed ahead of his audition the hotel manager, 54, asks the presenting duo to introduce themselves hinting he'd never heard of them despite their 30 years in the spotlight.

Simon Cowell gave 12-year-old Fayth Ifil a clear run to the semi-finals after awarding her with his golden buzzer during Saturday's episode of Britain's Got Talent.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, cut a glamorous figure for the day as she donned a beige long-sleeved dress with a deep v-neckline.

Amanda Holden has shed some new light on when the Britain's Got Talent live shows will take place, after the COVID-19 crisis halted production on the current series.

Amanda Holden has released a cover of Somewhere Over The Rainbow to help raise money for the NHS, during the current COVID-19 crisis.

The actress described how she almost died while giving birth to daughter Hollie in 2012 and praised the National Health Service for 'getting her through' stillbirth of son Theo in 2011