In March, Alphagreen Group, which claims to own Europe’s largest consumer marketplace for legally certified cannabis (CBD cannabidiol) products, secured £500,000 in its first equity funding round. Several tech angel investors were behind the deal alongside cannabis-focused investment company Enexis AB, which has backed several cannabis industry businesses in the past. While some angel investors … Read more
‘Be greedy when others are fearful’. There can’t be many investors who don’t know that famous Warren Buffett quote, but the proportion that pay heed to it when the bad times come knocking is probably fairly low. For some time I’ve said that the next time markets fell 30 per cent, I’d be buying as … Read more
There are reasons a particular fund or investment trust may look attractive that go far beyond performance, what it invests in, or the manager’s track record. And one key attribute some investors prefer to look for is whether or not that manager has ‘skin in the game’ – does he or she invest in that fund … Read more
Fashion: Invest now, show off later By Sophie Dearden For You Magazine Published: 00:01 BST, 7 June 2020 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 7 June 2020 The social whirl may seem a long way off, but these timeless pieces will never let you down A slouchy suit in muted pink has easy elegance sorted. For a … Read more
New balls please… They could be a collector’s item! So too could all the other souvenirs for this summer’s big events that now won’t take place By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 23 May 2020 | Updated: 22:31 BST, 23 May 2020 All the big sporting and music festivals may … Read more
I have £200,000 to invest. I am 67, a widow, and would like to draw down about £10,000 a year to top up my income. I have no debt. My children are independent. Despite trying to decide for myself I am at a loss how to proceed. I had a meeting with a financial adviser … Read more
At the moment it feels like there are only two types of country: nations that have handled coronavirus well and those facing criticism because they have not. Although this story has a long way to run and our assessments may look very different in 12 months, it makes sense for investors to make some judgments … Read more
Would there be any benefit in taking a mortgage holiday even though I don’t need one? Both me and my partner are still working full-time and able to meet our mortgage payments, but we were discussing about whether we should ask for a mortgage holiday anyway and save the money instead. How do the holidays … Read more
The UK government is setting aside £2.6 million for new satellite and drone technology that could deliver essential supplies during the coronavirus lockdown. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is funding new solutions to deliver equipment such as test kits, masks, gowns and goggles for frontline NHS staff. The joint initiative with the European Space Agency could … Read more
George Clooney and his wife Amal have reportedly forked out £90k on a playhouse for their two-year-old twins Ella and Alexander. Built to emulate the family’s main home, the swanky outhouse will feature two floors and include a fully functioning kitchen and bathroom, complete with running water. The mini pad also allegedly features a zip-wire … Read more