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The national minimum wage will be "strengthened" should Labour get to power following the next election, Labour leader Ed Miliband has pledged.

National advisory firm Towry has acquired Aberdeenshire-based adviser Conclusion Financial Planning in what marks the fourth acquisition by the business so far this year.

Network Lighthouse has reported an 18% drop in adviser numbers, which have hit its revenue and profit figures.

Every seven minutes a chronically sick saver is being deprived of a bigger income in retirement, leaked figures reveal.

David Cameron is "strong at standing up to the weak, but weak at standing up to the strong," Labour leader Ed Miliband said today.

Legal & General (L&G) has simplified its underwriting processes for advised clients applying for life insurance, saying some 80% of applicants can now expect an immediate decision.

Schroders is to launch a global equity fund for managers Nick Kirrage and Kevin Murphy investing in stocks they feel are primed for a recovery in value, Investment Week, IFAonline.co.uk's sister title, understands.

Network and support services group Sense has reported profits of more than £420,000 for the year ended 31 May.

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) will lead its regional conference programme on adviser charging.