Economy
Hunt replaces sacked Kwarteng as Tories appoint third chancellor in four months
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,...
Read moreOver one million people suffering long Covid for more than a year
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...
Read moreNumber of people who have suffered long Covid for more than a year up by 131,000
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...
Read moreAdvisers urged to remind customers about budget cover as energy costs soar
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...
Read moreSoaring energy prices underline case for EAPs as cost of living worries intensify – Reid
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...
Read moreUK going through ‘very dodgy’ period as inflation soars past 10%
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...
Read moreBosses adding health benefits as staff mental health suffers in financial stress
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...
Read moreBank of England predicts 13% inflation and year-long recession
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...
Read moreGIP has power to unlock economically inactive but employers remain confused – CBI
Group income protection (GIP) solutions have the potential of unlocking the economically inactive who have left the labour market, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) believes. However the trade body warned that...
Read moreNHS waiting lists hit six and a half million
The number of people waiting to start NHS treatment in England has hit 6.5m after wait lists grew by 100,000 in a single month, according to official data. The latest data shows...
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