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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 moreNHS waiting list breaks seven million as diagnostics demand mounts
The Conservative government has been told it must tackle the worsening staffing crisis within the NHS in England as the number of people waiting for treatment broke the seven million barrier. Furthermore,...
Read moreEnsuring panicked and vulnerable customers see true value of protection is crucial amid fallout from ‘foolish’ mini Budget – analysis
The role of the adviser has never been more important in explaining the true value of protection as panic has enveloped mortgage customers due to fears around skyrocketing interest rates. And advisers...
Read moreCIPD calls on government to replace Fit for Work Service as workplace OH limited
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has called on government to develop a replacement for its Fit for Work Service as hundreds of thousands of adults become economically inactive and...
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 moreAll-in-one approach a priority for women’s health, says government’s ambassador
Ensuring a joined-up approach in which women can be seen for a number of "maintenance" health issues in a single appointment is a priority for the government's Women's Health Strategy. Women's health...
Read moreMini Budget: Tories plan ‘ambitious deregulatory package’ for financial services to drive economy
Government intends to deliver an "ambitious" deregulatory package later this autumn to "unleash the potential" of the UK financial services sector as part of its plan to drive growth across the UK...
Read moreAdvisers dubious of Coffey’s plans to improve NHS as virtual service demand soars
Advisers are dubious over whether government commitments to improve access to GPs will prove successful amid soaring demand for virtual GP services from customers. The commitments feature in health and social care...
Read moreMini Budget: Health and social care levy axing to hit exchequer by £65bn
The government's reversal of its National Insurance Contributions (NICs) hike to fund the health and social care levy will hit the UK's coffers to the tune of more than £65bn over the...
Read moreMini Budget: Cancelled Corporation Tax rise on big profits will cost £67bn
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has cancelled the planned increase in Corporation Tax set to take effect in April for the UK’s most profitable companies and will hold rates at the existing 19% level....
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