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Recent figures suggest that over 2,800 patients who have had privately fitted PIP breast implants have now been transferred to NHS care. This is as a direct result of their...
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Posted 10/02/2012 Figures just released report that around 1,000 patients who received PIP breast implants under private medical care have contacted the NHS for treatment. Currently the policy in England...
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The equity release market is becoming increasingly popular, according to Keith Haggart, director of retirement needs for Just Retirement. Speaking to Mortgage Strategy, he explained issues around pension affordability and...
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The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Step) has revealed a draft model clause for Wills. It is proposing a reduced rate of Inheritance Tax (IHT) where there is a...
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Changes to inheritance tax will not be made for family businesses, according to exchequer secretary David Gauke, despite a report recommending the removal of business property relief (BPR). Speaking at...
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Derby City Council has been criticised by Unison for aiming to make 500 employees redundant. Some 330 members of staff have already lost their roles and the union claimed there...
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A leading accountancy firm has called for a reform of the inheritance tax system to be launched by the coalition government as it is no longer fair. According to a...
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Posted 30/01/2012 The BBC has reported the warning from Macmillan Cancer Support that those caring for a loved one with cancer are going unsupported, with some receiving no support at...
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Posted 15/03/2012 There have been two recent studies into the outcomes of repeat caesarean sections. An Australian study found that a planned section in women who had previously delivered by...
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Posted 21/03/2012 Cancer Research has reported an increase in cases of oral cancer. There have been 6,200 reported cases this year, two thirds of whom are men. Most cases are...
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Posted 11/01/2012 Some 350 TV licensing members of staff may be facing redundancy after a review of the businesses by Capita.The Communication Workers Union described the move as “callous”, with...
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Posted 19/03/2012 A consumer group has carried out a survey of the standard of care provided to the elderly in their own homes, the outcome of which has been labelled...
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