Why there’s a half way to going private
Patrick Collinson reports on the popularity of cash plans among those opting out of NHS treatment.
Sainsbury’s? You’re off your trolley
It's not that cheap and has a lot of exclusions - but, says Patrick Collinson, the supermarket's new health plan helps you jump the waiting list
Fat tax on burgers proposed
Burgers, cheese, crisps and whole milk could be hit by a 'fat tax' under Downing Street proposals to tackle obesity.
What’s the best policy when it comes to health?
Priced out of insurance, with self-pay a costly gamble.
Do your genes fit?
As the end of the moratorium on DNA testing for insurance purposes approaches, Jill Phillip asks whether discrimination on the basis of our genes is just around the corner.
Slow drip of price rises now a flood
The cost of critical illness cover is increasing and the list of conditions which will result in a pay-out is shortening, as insurers react to a surge in claims plus medical advances. But do you really need a policy? Rupert Jones reports.