Bupa has launched a new report aimed at supporting the healthcare sector to reduce its environmental impact. The report, a collaboration between Bupa Global, India & UK (BGIUK), The University of Manchester...
Read moreGovernment has unveiled its Employment Rights Bill strengthening statutory sick pay (SSP), establishing a new right to bereavement leave and making flexible working the default where practical. These measures will be supported...
Read moreDifficulty securing a doctor’s appointment since the start of the decade has meant there is now no question that people are perfectly happy to see a GP virtually rather than endure an...
Read moreWhile "bad things" could occur if the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) start playing around with commissions, advisers still expect the regulator to get rid of loaded premiums as part of its pure...
Read moreThe consultant leading the Independent Doctors Federation (IDF) campaign to overhaul the working relationship between private doctors and insurers believes some insurers operating in market are exhibiting anti-competitive behaviour and creating massive...
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is not ruling out banning or capping loaded premiums on protection products and has admitted it ‘has concerns’ in the protection market. The regulator has previously sought...
Read morePrivate doctors have revealed the overwhelming state of their severe dissatisfaction and frustration at private medical insurers and their treatment decisions, derecognition processes and fees paid. Research carried out by the Independent...
Read moreMore than a third of firms (34%) are finding evidencing outcomes for vulnerable customers as required by the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Consumer Duty board reporting requirements to be "extremely challenging". This...
Read moreIn the wake of recent devastating ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector, it’s more important than ever that companies within the life insurance industry ensure their cyber security is robust and constantly...
Read moreThe Labour government review of the Conservatives’ New Hospital Programme will present a "full range of options" for the project, despite it previously committing to honouring the scheme. In total, the feasibility...
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