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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) chairman John Griffith-Jones said he is glad the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) did not take longer than expected, saying it achieved its aims despite failing to distinguish between guidance and advice.

Simpyhealth and Heart Research UK have funded a two year research project into the link between dental and heart health, which is being presented at the American Heart Association annual meeting in Chicago.

There are now 110,000 people in the UK with HIV, with 6000 new cases in 2013 a report by Public Health England (PHE) has said.

The number of years people will live with their health in a 'not good' state has decreased for newborns and increased for over 65s, research has found.

Saga Health Insurance has launched Health Cash Benefits Cover, an option that provides up to £900 cash back per year for various health costs, including dental care, optical care and health screening for the over 50s.

Huw Evans will succeed Otto Thoresen as director general of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) in February 2015.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed there are 1,200 GP surgeries in the lowest two categories meaning patients could be at "risk" or "elevated risk" on 38 indicators.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) technical specialist Rory Percival has denied there are "significant" differences in what the regulator thinks is adequate due diligence undertaken by firms and how the ombudsman finds in dispute cases.

Ellipse has automated its rate review process for its group life policies covering up to 500 members and group critical illness policies with up to 300 members.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made a number of recommendations changes to the ways firms handle consumer complaints, following a review of 15 financial firms.