Funds set to benefit from the green revolution: How Isa investors can profit by backing clean energy

The first in a series of articles investigating growth sectors, developing technologies and niche themes that adventurous private investors can back in their Isas – and how they might do so. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that many companies in the green energy and infrastructure sectors will thrive in the coming years. … Read more

Woodford Equity Income action wins key backing from ShareSoc

Shareholder organisation ShareSoc backs class action that seeks justice for investors who lost money in Woodford Equity Income By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 Powerful shareholder organisation ShareSoc has given its backing to a class action being put together by law … Read more

The exciting trends investors should think about backing now – and how to do it

This is an introduction to a series of articles to be published in the following weeks and months that will investigate niche sectors and future-orientated themes as opportunities for investors – and the vehicles that allow access to them.  Trying to predict the future is for some the very essence of investing. Many thorough-minded investors … Read more

Nancy Pelosi secures Democratic backing as Speaker

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was re-elected as the leader of the Democrats on Wednesday and while she hinted this would be her final term, she refused to say so definitively.   The Democratic caucus held virtual elections due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis – and Pelosi ran unopposed.   She’ll need to secure a majority on the House … Read more

Don Jr. rages at Republican ‘2024 hopefuls’ for not publicly backing his father

Donald Trump Jr. ripped prospective Republican presidential candidates who he accused of a ‘total lack of action’ as his father faces daunting political and legal challenges in his fight for reelection. The blast from the president’s outspoken son, who has himself been mentioned as a potential candidate for elective office, came on a day when … Read more

Jeremy Corbyn suspension could cost Labour party £30m backing

Could Labour lose £30million amid anti-Semitism row? Five of the party’s biggest backers stay loyal to former leader Jeremy Corbyn and criticise his successor Keir Starmer  Mr Corbyn, was suspended last week for questioning the findings of a report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission He said the issue of anti-Semitism within the Labour … Read more

London mayor Sadiq Khan joins demands for the 10pm pub curfew to be AXED – weeks after backing it

Now London mayor Sadiq Khan joins demands for the 10pm pub curfew to be AXED to help businesses – just weeks after backing the earlier closing time Khan led the political push for harsher lockdown to be introduced in London  Curfew previously criticised across party lines for financial impact on business Last month Khan said … Read more

Labour government in Wales is accused of ‘bullying’ firms hit by Covid into backing unions

Labour government in Wales is accused of ‘bullying’ firms hit by Covid into backing unions in exchange for state aid Cardiff’s Economy Minister Ken Skates sent letter to Covid-hit businesses ‘We expect employers who receive public funds to allow trade unions access’ Conservative member of the Welsh parliament, Darren Millar, said ‘Labour should stop bullying businesses’ … Read more

Chief scientist Patrick Vallance says he was ‘told off’ for backing lockdown

Prof Chris Whitty ‘told off’ chief scientist Sir Patrick Vallance for pushing too hard for a lockdown in March, confidential emails reveal Sir Patrick Vallance defended his performance in private email to colleagues Scientific officer said he was ‘stronger than anyone’ calling for early lockdown Sir Patrick said he was ‘told off’ by chief medical … Read more

Britney Spears is seen for the first time in public since backing Free Britney movement

Britney Spears made a rare sighting in Calabasas, California on Tuesday morning as she went to Starbucks for a fruity smoothie. The 38-year-old Toxic singer had on a light grey top with shorts and Birkenstock sandals as she was seen heading back to her Mercedes-Benz convertible with a bodyguard in tow. This comes just a week … Read more