Economy

The majority of UK workers are still struggling with the ongoing effects of the cost-of-living crisis, and their numbers are increasing, according to research from Health Shield Friendly Society. The Health Shield...

National concern over the state of the NHS has increased to make it the joint most reported issue, along with the cost of living, according to data from the Office of National...

Funding alone will not be enough to significantly decrease the NHS waiting lists, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).  In its pre-election briefing, titled The past and future of NHS...

UK adults are feeling more financially comfortable compared to a year ago, according to research from LV=.   The LV= Wealth and Wellbeing Research Programme found that the nation’s financial resilience is...

Restoring access to NHS services will take almost a decade while accessing treatment more quickly is the biggest driver for Brits accessing private healthcare, according to a report from the Institute for...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the next Budget will take place on 6 March. Hunt made the announcement as he commissioned the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare an economic and fiscal...

There has been a 50% decrease in the number of people buying new protection cover, according to research from LV=.  Findings from the Wealth and Wellbeing Research Programme, a survey of 4,000...

The benefits employers provide their people with can play a key role in tackling environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues ranging from increasing access to healthcare to preparing for environmental disasters. Three...

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is “keen to learn” about how group income protection (GIP) and wider workplace health support can be included in its occupational health (OH) measures. It...

The Conservative government is still considering if it will cut taxes or provide any other support for employers and employees who take out private medical insurance (PMI) or group risk policies through...