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National Counties Building Society has launched the UK's first ever mortgage waiver product, giving borrowers built-in protection from unemployment.

Friends Life is to sponsor the Tour of Britain cycle race.

NICE has begun a consultation on draft guideline on how to increase the number of older people who can lead independent, healthy and active lives, by changing behaviour mid-life.

The Department of Health has announced the NHS will charge migrants and overseas visitors for their care plus an extra 50% with a health surcharge for temporary migrants.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has defended the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) from allegations of inconsistent case verdicts.

F&TRC has added Mortgage Protection for Life and Critical Illness Cover to its Quality Analyser for Protection comparison service.

Support services provider Simplybiz has said it has taken on more than 50 former Sesame advisers this year, as the firm announced its best annual start since 2008.

SunLife is launching a new funeral plan to help consumers beat the rising costs of funerals and inflation, as the company expands its offer in the direct-to-consumer financial services market.

Advice firms have raised fears over "systemic mis-selling" through simplified advice and said ongoing regulatory uncertainty has stifled market developments, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Ros Altmann is taking on the government's new role as business champion for older workers.