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The number of older people living with cancer in the UK is set to treble by 2040, with increased demand on health services, Macmillan has reported.

Billionaire investor George Soros has become one the biggest backers of Manchester United Football Club after buying a near 8% stake in its listed shares.

Former Polly Peck International (PPI) owner Asil Nadir has been found guilty of stealing a total of more than £5.5m from the company in 1989 and 1990.

Who has moved where in another busy week in financial services?

BNY Mellon has expanded its distribution team with three hires including RSM Tenon's Adrian Gough.

Zurich is still undecided about the launch date of its long-awaited adviser platform.

A former investment banker and his wife have been ordered to pay more than £1.5m for their benefits from insider dealing and warned they may have to serve extra jail time if they fail to do so.

F&C has launched a Junior ISA, giving access to its range of investment trusts for the 2012-2013 tax year.

Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) said it has prevented some £200m from being diverted from the Exchequer after winning three court decisions against tax avoidance schemes.

Advisers must consider equity release if annuities are not enough for their clients, according to an equity release specialist.