Former solicitor Hugh Lansdell, 74, has been jailed for four years for committing fraud by stealing almost £2million from clients' trusts and accounts.

Expanding Chartered Financial Planning firm Wills & Trusts has launched its own firm of solicitors and is planning to launch an accountancy business later this year.

Expanding Financial Planner Progeny has recruited Scottish solicitor Stuart Easton to help expand north of the border.