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More people are struggling to see an NHS GP, capacity pressure on dental services remains and demand for mental health services is continuing to grow, according to the healthcare regulator. The Care...

The number of reported non-financial misconduct incidents in the financial sector increased by more than 70% over a three year period, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).  The number of total...

A Treasury minister for the new Labour government has refused a request to bring forward rules combatting financial discrimination against cancer survivors. However, economic secretary to the Treasury Tulip Siddiq (pictured) said...

Cigna Healthcare has resumed merger talks with US-based Humana, according to reports. Reports from Bloomberg said the two US-based health insurance companies had held informal discussions recently about a potential deal.  Talks...

While the number of employers offering private medical insurance (PMI) has soared to more than four in 10 over the past year, "flex pots" are increasingly becoming a cost-effective way for employers...

Guardian is consulting on staff redundancies as part of its 2025 strategy to reduce growth targets, Health & Protection can reveal. Interim CEO Peter Mann (pictured) confirmed to Health & Protection the...

Zurich has joined Iress's The Exchange. In doing so the insurer has become the third provider to support new ex-smoker questions on the sourcing platform. By enabling the questions on its term...

Andrew Wibberley is to step down as co-chairperson of the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) as the organisation undergoes a restructure. Wibberly also announced that he will be starting a new role...

Doctor Care Anywhere's patients can now access a same-day online medical letter service directly through the virtual health provider's website. The agreement means telehealth service Doctor Care Anywhere patients will be able...

Vitality has introduced a more detailed bi-annual value statement showing health and life members the value they receive in monetary terms through savings, rewards and benefits from their plan. The statement will...