health

The new Fit Note regime ushers in a real headache for employers, employees and GPs alike. However, the system offers opportunities for advisers, says Phil Taylor

As Britain wakes up this morning to a likely hung parliament, IFAonline examines the key issues threatening a cross-party coalition.

It's decision time. Finally the General Election 2010 is here. But before you rush out to mark your cross in the polling booth, here is a recap of what the three main parties are offering in six key policy areas.

Axa's protection and healthcare business bucked the trend last year in recording increased revenues as its overall company earnings fell 18% to £235m.

Healix International has entered into a joint venture with Greek medical and travel cost containment company, HealthWatch.

Scientists have discovered the first stage of a ‘DNA repair engine' that reverses the beneficial effects of chemotherapy.

Health Assured has unveiled a new employer centred private medical insurance (PMI) policy.

Oval Healthcare is now including Best Doctors in its proposition.

Consumers and businesses are looking ahead to 2010 with a degree of optimism, and this positive thinking is also alive and well within the broker profession.

Children from the lower classes are more likely to become obese than peers from wealthier backgrounds, a report has found.