Only 5% of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) benefit recipients move back into work although the threat of sanctions is working, according to a government report.

Brits are twice more likely to insure their pets or mobile phones than their income, according to research.

British Friendly has launched its income protection (IP) product with network Positive Solutions.

Legal & General has raised its medical evidence limits for life and critical illness (CI) cover.

Government reforms risk reducing accountability in the health system and potentially undermining the performance of key NHS organisations as a result, according to a new report.

Benefit claimants face reduced payments if they fail to perform certain work-related activities, according to new regulations which come into force today.

Leaders of the long-term care (LTC) private sector have urged the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Labour leader to work together to build a consensus on how to fund care.

LV= has cut the time taken to complete its tele-interviewing process by 50% during the last 12 months.

Age could become the next factor to be banned from use in underwriting insurance and annuities, according to lawyers Pinsent Masons.

Government must stop penalising those who have already purchased insurance to fund long-term care (LTC) and make promises on nursing care to support the introduction of other related products, according to National Friendly.