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Several industry players have voiced concern over failures of perception raised by the Government announcement of a cap on long term care fees.

Peter Barnett examines the consequences of the Governments Long Term Care announcement

The government is set to impose a £95,000 "stealth tax" on inheritance to help pay for care for the elderly, according to the Sunday Times.

The Government must review capital gains tax, winter fuel payments and pension credits in order to introduce and pay for a long term care lifetime cap of between £50,000 and £60,000 pounds, a report has suggested.

The Coalition Government is to insert clauses supporting the Dilnot recommendations into the care and support bill later this year.

English Councils are frustrated over delays in announcing their funding allocations for public health responsibilities.

Business secretary Vince Cable has said investors' expectations on possible return from bank stocks are "hopelessly unrealistic".

The Labour party is to vote against the government plan to limit working age benefits to a 1% rise, as outlined in the Autumn Statement by the Chancellor George Osborne.

As Chancellor George Osborne prepares to deliver his Autumn Statement on Wednesday, we look at some of the main measures he may announce.

The Armed Forces are in danger of walking into a severe insurance mess, warns Richard Walsh