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Advisers have been warned to review clients' tax affairs amid rumours HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is targeting the self-employed sector to further boost collection rates.

Leaving work due to illness and injury is as damaging as becoming unemployed, and can damage spouses income too, according to new research.

The sickness absence review is expected to call for a government funded panel to judge people's ability to work, taking the responsibility away from doctors.

Simplyhealth believes the NHS is crumbling and now is the best chance to change the structure of the country's healthcare system in the last 50 years.

Aviva's share price has fallen 2.2% on news it is entering the US retail market with the creation of capital securities worth $400m (£295m).

Brokers have been warned to ensure that proper internal controls are in place to tackle a rise in simple but potentially business-threatening fraud.

A new report has called for radical changes to the claims process for life, critical illness and income protection plans.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii) has warned that 2012 will be another tough year for the private medical insurance (PMI) sector.

General Practitioners (GPs) have accepted Fit Notes implementation, but barriers remain, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has found.

With the Department of Work and Pensions to publish its Sickness Absence Review on Monday, the UK Rehabilitation Council (UKRC) is urging government to lead in proactive return-to-work strategies.