Changes to the inheritance tax (IHT) regime announced since the October 2024 Budget, including bringing pension pots into the IHT scope and introducing changes to agricultural and business property ...

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has adjusted its insurance premium tax (IPT) forecast, showing the taxation will rake in £57.8 billion between financial years 2025/26 and 2030/31.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has published its economic and fiscal forecast, predicting a rise in the unemployment rate in 2026.

The total number of private healthcare admissions hit 230,000 in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, increasing by 1% from the same period in 2024.

Firms can now apply for permission to provide targeted support through the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) authorisation ...

Provider, Vitality, has found that most homeowners do not review their protection cover when remortgaging, despite income, family circumstances and lifestyle changing.

The new head of underwriting has worked at National Friendly for the last six years, expanding the friendly's underwriting team. In his new role, Fotheringham will oversee the maintenance of the ...

Most UK employees (73%) have been found to trust the use of AI in healthcare journeys, according to Howden Employee Benefits.

This week's episode of the COVER Review delves into regulatory updates, provider news, adviser reports, new protection product lines and recognising women’s excellence.

UK consultancy, Broadstone, has joined the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (amii) as an intermediary member.

Income protection provider, Holloway Friendly, has appointed John Gunn as its non-executive director as of February 2026.

Provider, Bupa, has launched a master trust offering that aims to help manage rising healthcare costs while supporting workforce wellbeing and “seamless” access to care.