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Pensioners have been selling their homes at knockdown prices to pay care home fees which should have been picked up by the NHS, according to a law firm.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will lay down a marker to the financial services industry by widening the scope of the incoming commission ban on retail investment sales, according to a report in The Independent.

PruHealth PMI sales through non-specialist IFAs have trebled in the last three years.

Bupa has stated that PMI reform is not about product innovation but rather working on the supply side of the market and customer service.

The Prime Minister has appointed Jeremy Hunt as secretary of state for health to replace Andrew Lansley who will step into the role of leader of the House of Commons.

A device has been launched for Alzheimer's and dementia sufferers to live more independently.

MPs on the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) will question financial secretary Mark Hoban on the Money Advice Service (MAS) later this week.

British adults have reported that 28 is the age to begin building long-term financial provisions, Bright Grey has said.

The head of the new City watchdog John Griffiths-Jones has pledged to enforce change through the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

A comparison website has estimated a 15% life insurance rate rise for women post-Gender Directive and warned that getting in early will be vital.