Economy

The UK needs a general election and a government led by a credible prime minister that acknowledges the important work the protection and health insurance industry does, advisers told Health & Protection....

Besieged Conservative prime minister Liz Truss has completed the second u-turn from last month’s mini budget by reinstating the increase to Corporation Tax from April. The move was announced within hours of...

Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt (pictured left) has succeeded Kwasi Kwarteng (pictured right) as chancellor of the exchequer. Hunt is the Conservative government's fourth chancellor this year - he follows Rishi Sunak,...

The number of people in the UK suffering long Covid symptoms for more than a year has rocketed above the one million mark for the first time, according to official figures. Latest...

The number of people in the UK suffering symptoms associated with long Covid for more than a year has risen by 131,000, according to official figures. Last month's Office for National Statistics...

While spiralling energy prices may affect consumer appetite to take out protection insurance over the coming months, advisers would do well to remind customers of budget cover options on offer. Late last...

Soaring energy cost and inflation further the case for cash plans and comprehensive employee assistance programmes, according to Marcia Reid, non-executive director at Sherwood Healthcare. Earlier today regulator Ofgem announced its new...

People will inevitably pay less into insurance and pensions as the country goes through a "very dodgy" period in which inflation continues to soar, according to Highclere Financial Services and CI Expert...

Mental health support, private healthcare, cash plans and employee assistance programmes are just some of the offerings employers have added to their benefits arsenal to help staff who are suffering through the...

The Bank of England is predicting UK inflation will hit just over 13% in the fourth quarter of the year which will coincide with the country entering a year-long recession. In a...