the latest figures mean that since january 2000, scottish widows has paid a total of £2.5bn in claims to more than 86,000 customers.., seventh-highest in the nation, and more than double the national average..

"there is an issue that needs to be addressed in terms of the narrative the health trust tried to present and mislead the inquest and cover up what actually happened..

he said: "greater and immediate attention needs to be applied in these two areas.".