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Thinktank moots £10k govt loan scheme for childcare

IFAonline | 09 Feb 2012 | 07:40

Parents should be able to borrow money from the government to cover childcare costs, in a similar way to student loans, a thinktank has suggested.

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Report on Social Care failing in technicalities says Partnership

The Health Committee report on Social Care is making recommendations having failed to understand the technicalities behind the Dilnot Report, Partnership has said.

Cover | 08 Feb 2012 | 12:51
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British troops killed without life cover

Dozens of soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan without taking out life insurance while thousands more have served active duty without cover, it has been revealed.

Cover | 06 Feb 2012 | 15:23

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Govt refuses to block further RBS bonuses

The government has rejected calls to block bonuses for top earners at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).

IFAonline | 30 Jan 2012 | 12:00
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Benefit shortfalls key for consumers - Syndicate

Consumers increasingly appreciate the need for protection insurance when they are told about the limitations of state benefits, new research has found.

Cover | 18 Jan 2012 | 16:24
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Govt targets 500,000 fewer disability claims

The government is seeking to cut half a million people from the disability benefits list when the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is introduced.

Cover | 16 Jan 2012 | 15:57
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BIBA to focus on broker regulation for 2012 - Manifesto

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) will focus on 'proportionate and cost effective regulation' for members its 2012 manifesto has said.

Cover | 12 Jan 2012 | 15:45
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Lords defeat Govt welfare reforms that 'rob the poor'

The government has suffered a significant setback in its welfare reform agenda after the House of Lords defeated three of the coalition’s main proposals.

Cover | 12 Jan 2012 | 10:32
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Three things we learned this week

Retirement Planner's round up of the top pensions stories of the week.

Retirement Planner | 04 Jan 2012 | 10:29
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Government announces “Telecare” for long term sick

The Government is to work with industry to introduce “high tech Healthcare” for people with long term health conditions.

Cover | 03 Jan 2012 | 15:30
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The 12 themes that shaped 2011

We look at key themes and events that have impacted investment over the past year.

IFAonline | 19 Dec 2011 | 10:37
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What's your New Year's retirement planning resolution?

Retirement Planner asks industry spokespeople: What is your New Year’s resolution for the retirement planning market?

Retirement Planner | 15 Dec 2011 | 12:31
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IHT: Fund a charitable bequest by looking offshore

With the government proposing an IHT break for individuals making charitable donations in their will, Prudential’s Gerry Brown explains why you should consider an offshore structure

Professional Adviser | 15 Dec 2011 | 08:00

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