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Chase Templeton has bought Ealing-based SJS Healthcare Associates.in a deal, adding £2m in annual premium income to the intermediary's books.

House prices are expected to rise by 10% this year and in 2015 due to a loosening of credit conditions, rising wages and a structural shortage of housing.

Nearly three quarters of firms are still failing to show clients the true cost of advice, the regulator has found in what it calls a "wake-up call" for the industry which has already put two firms at risk of enforcement action.

Large variations in survival for breast, prostate, lung and brain cancers have prompted Macmillan Cancer Support to urge NHS leaders and GPs to boost post cancer care.

The Work and Pensions Select Committee has today announced the first oral evidence session for its inquiry into Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Work Capability Assessments (WCA).

Two fifths of employees feel health and welfare benefits have increased in importance as a consequence of NHS cuts, a recent study has revealed.

PruProtect has launched a business protection risk calculator as it believes this insurance is becoming a 'core area' for advisers.

Westfield Health has unveiled an intermediary toolkit designed to help advisers generate more income through selling health cover.

Bupa is to hold an open day for IFAs and other health industry advisers at its Solihull clinic on 25 April.

Exeter Family Friendly has launched a level premium option on its Income One income protection (IP) plan.