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The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) think tank has applauded the government's first year of welfare reform calling it "an impressive start".

The Law Commission has released a recommendation for a statute and code of practice to pave the way for a coherent social care system.

Bupa has hit back at surgeons by denying claims that its medical review process could be "potentially harmful to patients" and said it has consulted with practitioner bodies.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) have confirmed they are in formal merger discussions with an aim to complete them by the end of the year.

Surgeons have condemned plans by Bupa to demand pre-operation second opinions as "unacceptable" and "potentially harmful to patients" while criticising the provider for not working alongside them.

Friends Life total new business rose 52% in Q1 compared to a year earlier, with sales from parent company Resolution's newly aquired businesses driving performance.

The banking industry's decision to abandon its appeal against the High Court's judgment on the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI) could lead to a further flood of claims.

Cirencester friendly has increased both premium income and membership in the last year.

The British Bankers' Association (BBA) has drawn a line under its legal fight to avoid PPI mis-selling payouts.

MPs have condemned some of the coalition's most controversial plans for welfare reform and called for them to be scrapped in two early day motions (EDMs).