Tomorrow’s easing of lockdown restrictions will be at the forefront of many people’s minds as they plan a mini-spending spree at their local shops. But canny investors among them will not have forgotten that a new opportunity to invest tax-efficiently in the months ahead has just begun. One that should be used – despite the … Read more
Funds investing in the UK were some of the top performers in the first quarter of this year as Britain’s fast roll-out of vaccines has tempted some investors to bet on the country’s recovery. The Investment Association’s UK Smaller Companies sector came top of the table, with returns of 9 per cent in the first … Read more
Britain blows millions of taxpayer funds on foreign aid projects including anti-smoking lessons, ‘friendship benches’ and eco-hammams Taxpayers’ cash is being spent on things like ‘friendship benches’ in Zimbabwe More than £700,000 will allow people to discuss their mental health issues A further £1 million will be spent on health promotion activities in Asia By … Read more
Banksy artwork which appeared in hospital corridor in tribute to medics during pandemic will go up for auction for more than £3m to raise money for NHS A Banksy artwork displayed at Southampton General Hospital is up for sale The artist has consigned the original canvas of Game Changer for auction Auction house Christie’s have … Read more
A simple mix of shares, bonds and cash doubled investors’ money in five years: Baillie Gifford Managed Fund manager on the INVESTING SHOW By This Is Money Published: 14:31 GMT, 5 March 2021 | Updated: 14:31 GMT, 5 March 2021 Is a simple portfolio made up largely of shares and balanced out by some bonds … Read more
Investment trusts have beaten funds on returns in most major sectors over ten and 20 years – but can you still find a bargain as discounts narrow? New research from Interactive Investor has found investment trust sectors have outperformed most of their open-ended counterparts over ten and 20 years UK Equity Income trusts have outperformed … Read more
Money to pay back the vast costs of Covid-19 has to come from somewhere. Unfortunately for Middle Britain, much of the burden will fall on its shoulders. Indeed, Rishi Sunak’s coronavirus face mask could double up as a highwayman’s disguise, so adept has he been at forcing the middle classes to stand and deliver. He … Read more
Teenagers are sitting on £400 million in childhood savings they may not know exist. Around 200,000 Child Trust Funds (CTF) are still waiting to be claimed – with an average of £2,000 in each, figures reveal. The investment and cash savings accounts were opened for every child born between September 1, 2002, and January 2, … Read more
Teenagers are sitting on £400 million in childhood savings they may not know exist. Around 200,000 Child Trust Funds (CTF) are still waiting to be claimed – with an average of £2,000 in each, figures reveal. The investment and cash savings accounts were opened for every child born between September 1, 2002, and January 2, … Read more
VICTORIA BISCHOFF: Lost child trust funds that could make the world of difference to so many young people By Victoria Bischoff for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 23 February 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 23 February 2021 If young adults ever needed a windfall, it’s now. Many have lost a year of education and … Read more