Life expectancy continues to rise, finds ONS

According to the data, a new-born baby boy in England can expect to live to 79.5 years - an increase of 5.9 years over two decades. This compares to Wales where expectancy is 78.5 years (increased by 5.3 years over two decades). New-born girls in England can expect to live to 83.2 years - an increase of 4.1 years over two decades. In Wales the expectancy is 82.3 years - an increase of 3.5 years over the same period. A 65-year-old man in England can expect to live to almost 84 years old. This compares to age 83 in Wales. Meanwhile a 65 year old woman in England can still expect t...