Meg Bratley
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IPTF launches short animation to support clearer income protection conversations
The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has launched Protect your everyday – The Building Blocks of Life, a simple animated video, under two minutes…
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Rightmove HPI: prices stand still in February but still the strongest start to a year for prices since 2020
The average price of newly listed homes for sale is virtually flat in February, down by just £12 (-0.0%) to £368,019. Despite…
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The unprotected generation: half of solo buyers go it alone with no protection buffer – Zurich
As households continue to feel the impact of ongoing cost-of-living pressures and job market uncertainty, new research from Zurich Retail Protection reveals a growing protection gap…
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Vitality research finds combining exercise with weight loss drugs could save the NHS nearly £17bn a year
New data insights from health and life insurer, Vitality, highlight the importance of understanding the relationship between GLP-1 medications and exercise, signalling…
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Blackfinch Ventures kicks off the year with £4.5m investment in three new investments showcasing flexibility and focus
Blackfinch Ventures has announced three new additions to its portfolio, marking a strong start to 2026 with a range of investments that…
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L&G’s Retail Protection business simplifies life and critical illness policy documents to support advisers
L&G’s Retail Protection business has simplified its life and critical illness policy documents to make them easier for customers to understand, helping…
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Nationwide cuts fixed mortgage rates for new and existing customers
Nationwide will be cutting rates across its fixed mortgage range, with the new rates effective from tomorrow, Friday 13 February. These latest changes,…
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NHS waiting times moving in the right direction, but wider access solutions needed, say insurance experts
Today’s NHS England waiting time figures suggest progress, with performance moving in the right direction. While this improvement is welcome, pressures across…
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Rightmove launches next phase of AI-powered property search
Rightmove, the UK’s largest property platform, has launched a beta version of AI-powered conversational property search, as it continues to enhance its…
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Average first-time buyer paid more than £4,000 in stamp duty last year despite claiming relief
The huge sums paid in stamp duty by first-time buyers (FTBs) have been revealed for the first time in figures published recently.…

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