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One of the first government schemes to be hit by George Osborne’s raft of spending cuts is Child Trust Funds (CTFs); a Labour initiative whereby parents are given a £250 voucher to kick start a savings fund for their child.

Despite being one of the Western world’s richest countries, the UK still has more to do in the fight against infant mortality.

As one of the UK’s biggest providers of healthcare, it’s no surprise that Aviva is well aware of the detrimental effects that obesity can have on an individual’s well being.

Insurance giant Aviva has provided an intriguing insight into the mindset of UK workers via its latest Real Retirement Report.

Nicola Sturgeon has sworn that no NHS employee will face compulsory redundancy ahead of sweeping cuts set to affect health workers across the country.

NHS staff across the UK are said to be preparing themselves for a severe round of job cuts which could see hundreds of posts axed over the coming year.

In a new report by life insurance giant Axa, women were found to be lagging behind their male counterparts when it comes to taking out life and critical illness cover.

With the coming year forecast to see numerous cut backs across all industries, the financial sector is no different.

Following a study which highlighted the link between workplace stress and heart disease, scientists have now revealed the dangers of working overtime.

A lack of respect, community spirit and the current economic climate is being blamed for business owners feeling vulnerable to crime.