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iPipeline has announced the launch of a new multi-benefit protection quote service on the adviser portal Assureweb.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revised its application fees for firms seeking full consumer credit authorisation, after it realised that small firms were facing "significant barriers to entry" due to cost.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it recognises it has "much to prove" to the advisory industry, but hopes its actions and approach will show it is different from previous regulators.

There are almost 10,000 children in the UK currently living with a cancer diagnosis, according to new research.

Over a third (36%) of employees in the UK start the week on Monday morning feeling tired despite the weekend break, with high levels of depression, stress and anxiety.

Pensioners could have to pay out £150,000 on long-term care before the government will step in, according to the Labour party.

A total of £1.2bn worth of group risk claims were paid out during 2012, helping over 23,000 UK families to avoid financial distress, research finds.

A template allowing employers to detail the available workplace adaptations and modifications is being developed to support the fit note.

Employees who enter into a civil partnership with a partner of the same sex must be granted the same benefits upon their marriage as those granted to their colleagues, the European Court of Justice has ruled.

Zurich has launched an investment linked protection solution on its platform, which will allow policy holders to protect platform investments from stock market fluctuations.