A government-backed independent review to strengthen healthcare support has been announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

UK doctors have called for unity to stop rising obesity and serious health consequences before the NHS buckles under the pressure, a steering group has reported.

With Mother's Day fast approaching - the 10th of March for those who don't know, or have more likely forgotten, it is worth considering new mothers, as often health concerns surrounding a new arrival lead parents to consider private medical insurance...

A national pledge to reduce child deaths and address "unacceptable variation" in child care quality was announced by the Government today.

The Gender Directive has shown "clear lessons" for the industry to learn, to make a real impact on consumer behaviour, Bright Grey and Scottish Provident have said.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined three Lloyds Banking Group firms £4.3m for system failings, that resulted in up to 140,000 customers receiving delayed payment protection insurance (PPI) redress.

The Dilnot report in July 2011 recommended a cap on individual care fee funding of £35,000 for individuals with assets of more than £100,000.

More than half of employers would be encouraged to offer group benefits if the government offered tax incentives, a survey has reported.

The number of UK unemployed benefit claimants has fallen to its lowest in a year and a half, the Bank of Scotland has reported.

Draft guidance on a programme of tests used to aid decisions on chemotherapy treatment for early breast cancer has been published.