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Govt brings forward new state pension and LTC cap
Measures will now start in 2016, a year earlier than planned.
Govt set to reveal details of £75k LTC cap
Means-tested threshold is to increase to £123,000 with reform part-funded by a freeze of the inheritance tax threshold.
Govt to set long-term care cap at £75,000
Andrew Dilnot has previously warned setting the cap beyond £50,000 could make the reforms “significantly less effective”.
Govt set for U-turn on Dilnot care funding plans
The Government will announce plans to introduce a cap on individuals’ contribution to long-term care costs, according to reports.
Wheatley sees equity release role in meeting LTC costs
FCA head Martin Wheatley says equity release has a role in funding long-term care.
Symponia defends investment bond LTC use following HSBC fine
LTC specialist warns against “vilifying bonds” in the wake of HSBC fine.
FSA says it will actively supervise new LTC products
Margaret Cole says the FSA has a close interest in the development of LTC products.
Dilnot: Govt should invest in LTC advice strategy
Dilnot wants Government to invest in a major information and advice strategy to help people with long-term care needs.
Fears Govt could reject Dilnot's radical LTC cost cap
Concern grows that Cameron and Osborne want to “park report into the long grass”.
Think tank says financial advice key to long-term care reform
Policy Exchange also warns voluntary LTC premium would need to be much higher than anticipated at £40,000.
Govt looks at funding options for end of life care
Review into funding of palliative care will be chaired by Marie Curie Cancer Care chief executive Tom Hughes-Hallett.
Partnership buys half of Sesame referral specialist
Partnership has bought a 50 per cent stake in Sesame Bankhall Group’s retirement referral arm Gateway Specialist Advice Services.
