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An estimated 12 million British workers who do not eat their five-a-day are reducing their ability to work effectively, according to vielife.

UK firms are already starting to see a change in their workforce demographics, prompting fears that ageing workforce health issues will affect their company, Aviva's annual Health of the Workplace report has found.

Healthcare provider Simplyhealth has launched a television advertising and social media campaign to raise money for national heart charity Heart Research UK.

Canada Life Group Insurance has highlighted the importance of age-appropriate benefits in the workplace.

Stressed employees are at higher risk of heart attacks even if they are otherwise healthy, a study by UCL researchers suggests.

PruProtect has enhanced its income protection cover for NHS doctors.

Friends Life will be running a group protection workshop for intermediaries next week.

The basic cost of a funeral has risen, up 6.2% from £3,091 in 2011 to £3,284; contributing to a 71% increase from 2004.

A UK-based reward and benefits provider will now offer Allianz Global Assistance's Family Homecare plan products.

The Association of British insurers (ABI) has launched the industry-owned Insurance Fraud Register to "aggressively" chase cheats.