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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted five to four to maintain quantitative easing (QE) at £325bn this month, overruling the governor and three colleagues who called for further expansion.

Gender re-pricing plans are well underway at Bright Grey and Scottish Provident headquarter with online adviser support.

PruProtect will be offering 30% free life cover free for new Serious Illness Cover plan policyholders and has re-priced its income protection product.

Bupa has launched booklet support for children dealing with family members who have cancer.

Setting up the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) could cost up to £150m, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) said today.

The Royal Bank of Scotland is to cut 618 roles within its financial advice arm as a result of the retail distribution review (RDR).

Coronary rehabilitation programmes in Europe are underused, with poor referral and low participation, according to results of a survey on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology.

Employees should be encouraged to lead healthy lives through workplace initiatives, Canada Life has said.

Following The Solicitors Regulation Authority's announcement that it will launch a consultation into adviser referrals, one adviser letter to the body urges it to carefully consider the case for restricted advice.

Aviva has launched a health passport for international private medical insurance policyholders.