Politics
Myners scraps Class Action plan in rush to get Financial Services Bill through
The Government has dropped its controversial plans in the Financial Services Bill to allow class actions against financial institutions.
Election set for 6 May
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is preparing to announce that the UK general election will be held - as widely predicted - on 6 May.
Sean Quinn boss discusses insurance arm's future with Government agency
The CEO of Enterprise Ireland, Frank Ryan, has said the agency met Seán Quinn and the Quinn Group management team to discuss teh future of Quinn Insurance.
UKRC puts rehabilitation on the general election agenda
The UK Rehabilitation Council has thrown down the gauntlet to the main political parties, asking them to stipulate their plans for improving the country's poor return-to-work record, with a view to posting responses live on its website in the run up to…
Home Office continues AVICS support
The Home Office has announced its continued support of the ACPO Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, a unit dedicated to reducing vehicle-enabled crime.
The Post Europe Interview: Maurizio Castelli
Maurizio Castelli, Managing Director for Italy at XL Insurance answers Post Europe's questions.
Government publishes Finance Bill
The government has published its 2010 Finance Bill. In a statement, the government said that the Bill will enact many of the measures that the Chancellor set out in his Budget statement.
5 years ago: Tories to rein in FSA if they win election
The Financial Services Authority will be given only six months to bring about a "lighter touch" to regulation if the Conservatives win the next General Election.
Postbox: Use your votes wisely
I would like to congratulate Post on its pre-election coverage of the major parties, culminating in last week's insightful interview with Lord Myners.
View from the top: Paving the way for a new government
Last week saw the final budget before the forthcoming general election. Regardless of who wins, it is important that the industry has an open and effective relationship with whichever party or composition of parties is in power.
FSCS rules out interim broker levy for 2009/10
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has ruled out a multi-million pound interim levy on insurance intermediaries this financial year in favour of introducing a £61m levy in 2010/11.
Law Commisioner hails insurance act approval
Injured people should have improved access to insurance payments as a result of a new law which received Royal Assent yesterday.
Lord Myners rubbishes Tory FSA plans
Lord Myners has warned that the Financial Services Bill is in danger of falling by the wayside as a result of it running out of time due to "distractions" arising from the political opposition.
Election 2010 - Labour view: Lord Myners interview
In the fifth of Post's six-part series, profiling the major political parties, Mairi MacDonald talks to Lord Myners about Labour's plans and priorities.
Flood claims - Drainage Systems: When drains go bad
Floods are headline-grabbers but as Jane Bernstein reports, rivers are only part of the problem and new legislation aims to solve the issues concerning sewers and drains.
Budget 2010: LCCI: Budget a “mixed blessing” for City businesses
The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has claimed that the 2010 Budget is a “mixed blessing” for businesses in the capital.
Budget 2010: Darling to “double” entrepreneurs CGT relief
Chancellor Alistair Darling has revealed that the government will double entrepreneurs relief for capital gains tax.
Budget 2010: Industry to offer guidance on how to deal with criminals
The insurance industry is looking to publish guidance for insurers on how to treat customers with criminal convictions.
Budget 2010: Government to consult on administration regime for insurers
The government today launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen the administration regime for insurers, ensuring consistent treatment for policyholders of insurance contracts under the insolvency and administration regime.
Councils to split £5.3m flood fund
A £5.3m award to 49 local authorities to help them tackle surface water flooding has been announced by the environment minister Huw Irranca-Davies.
LAM set to return within two years
London Authorities Mutual could make a return to the market within the "next 12 to 24 months", according to its management company.
FSA targets Solvency II and PPI in business plan
The Fiancial Services Authority will focus on Solvency II preparation and the conduct of payment protection insurance providers in its 2010/11 business plan.
Consumer protection committee proposed
The Financial Services Authority, Office of Fair Trading and Financial Ombudsman Service have proposed the creation of a consumer protection committee to scan for emerging risks.
Election 2010: Interview - Colin Breed MP, Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats' voice has been prominent during the recent economic turmoil. In the third of Post's six-part profile on all the major parties, Jonathan Swift talks to MP Colin Breed, the party's shadow Treasury minister.