Blair attacks ‘compensation culture’
· PM says red tape threatens competitiveness · Promises to fight EU regulations· Calls for end to media scare stories
Cancer results to stay secret
Women keep right not to tell insurers.
Novartis to become world’s biggest generic drugs maker
The Swiss drugs firm Novartis today agreed to buy German firm Hexal and most of US company Eon Labs in deals worth €5.6bn (£3.8bn). The acquisitions will make it the world's largest generic drugs manufacturer.
Staff prove themselves fit for the job
To maintain a healthy workforce, reduce stress levels and lower absenteeism, US-UK company Pharmacy Channel is offering its staff subsidised personal fitness trainers. Liane Katz reports.
Office party tonight?
If so, read this. David Adam on exactly what you'll be doing to your body as you sink that fourth (or was it sixth?) glass of wine.
Work ministry chalks up sick days record
Anxiety and depression main causes of long-term absences as taxpayers' bill rises to more than £100m a year.