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Patients experience persistent and widespread variations in the chances of undergoing surgery for common medical conditions on the NHS such as knee and hip replacements, a new study has revealed.

GPs routinely see patients dismissed from their job during illness, as employers struggle with workplace health and absence, legal & General (L&G) has found.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has implored the Treasury to apply an "appropriate, proportionate and cost-effective approach" to regulating insurance brokers.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned the introduction of new financial authorities could lead to dual regulation for its members.

The Dilnot Commission on Funding of Care and Support has released a summary of responses to its consultation.

Government plans to give care workers and patients more control over their care will be tested with the announcement of six trial areas.

While experience counts for something, training in a post-RDR environment should not be seen as a regulatory burden, says Julie Pardy

Can you see a change in focus for the FSA's replacement, following its renaming to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), rather than the previously suggested Consumer Protection and Markets Authority (CPMA)?

Kirsteen Grant looks at simple products as a key piece in the puzzle to help providers raise consumer awareness

COVER interviews one of the insurance industry's back-room boys - Paul Robertson talks to Andy Couchman