The COVER Review: Spring Statement 2026, provider claims and a new market study

COVER's editorial team, Cameron Roberts and Jaskeet Briah, discuss the must-read stories of the week commencing 2 March 2026. The top stories this week are: Spring Statement 26: Unemployment to rise in 2026 Spring Statement 26: IPT to raise £57.8bn in next five years Spring Statement 26: 14% of total IHT revenue due to Autumn Budget changes Spring Statement 26: A 'missed opportunity' for group protection British Friendly pays out £4.9m in 2025 CMA launches market study into private dental services One in five homeowners review protection when remor...