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Falling NHS waiting times are welcome, but employers still have a key role to play, experts provide insight
Experts from across the insurance and protection space have responded to the latest NHS Waiting Times Statistics, welcoming signs of progress while…
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Why AI is becoming an infrastructure supercycle, not a tech story
rtificial intelligence is no longer just a software story. Increasingly, it is becoming a story about infrastructure, energy, semiconductors and vast long-term…
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OMS and Complete FS renew long-standing technology agreement
One Mortgage System (OMS), the CRM and loan origination platform for intermediaries and lenders, has confirmed the renewal of its agreement with…
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Vitality announces new mental health proposition to help support child mental health earlier
Vitality has today announced a new children’s mental health proposition, that will give children named as dependents on their parents’ plan access…
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36% increase in mental health referrals to RedArc in Q1 2026
RedArc has experienced a 36% increase in referrals to its mental health nurse support in Q1 2026 compared with the same period…
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LV= finds people aged 26-45 are driving demand for mental health support
As Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (11–17 May) focuses on the theme of action, new insights from investment, protection and retirement specialist…
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Equity Release Group supports FCA market study as later life lending sector faces critical evolution point
Equity Release Group (ERG) has confirmed it has been working directly with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of the regulator’s newly…
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Single-tie life insurance arrangements damage trust and deter purchase, reveals new LifeSearch study
New consumer insights from LifeSearch reveal that single-tie distribution arrangements carry a significant trust issue with customers and a material impact on their…
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The Mortgage Works cuts rates and introduces three new buy-to-let products
The Mortgage Works is cutting rates by up to 0.20 percentage points on selected one, two and five-year fixed rate products across…
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UTB bridging launches further service and criteria enhancements including expanding dual legal representation to unregulated cases
United Trust Bank (UTB) has announced further enhancements to its bridging finance criteria, designed to help brokers place more business, improve speed to offer…

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