Britain’s 20 worst performing managed funds

More ‘actively managed’ investment funds – run by so-called experts rather than computers – are failing investors than ever before By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 12 September 2020 | Updated: 22:21 BST, 12 September 2020 More ‘actively managed’ investment funds – run by so-called experts rather than computers – are … Read more

Denise Van Outen makes a glamorous exit after performing in Cabaret All Stars show

She recently returned to the stage after the Covid-19 lockdown caused a hiatus. And Denise Van Outen exuded confidence as she made a glamorous exit after performing in another Cabaret All Stars show on Friday night.    The actress, 46, kept the spotlight on her as she flashed a smile and showcased her toned figure while leaving Proud Embankment.   … Read more

Ellie Goulding displays her washboard abs in a tiny cut-out bra after performing at London’s V&A

She has been promoting her new album Brightest Blue after releasing it in July. And Ellie Goulding looked sensational on Wednesday evening after streaming a live performance of her latest tracks at London’s V&A museum.  The singer, 33, left little to the imagination for The Brightest Blue Experience, which was a special one-off pay-per-view virtual experience for … Read more

Roddy Rich and J Balvin pull out of performing at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

With the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards just one week away, Roddy Ricch and J Balvin have both pulled out of performing. Ricch, 21 (real name Rodrick Wayne Moore, Jr.) and Balvin, 35 (born José Álvaro Osorio Balvín), have both pulled out, according to Variety. No reason was given for their exit, though Balvin recently revealed he … Read more

FA Cup final opens to bizarre scene of Emeli Sande performing Abide With Me to empty stadium

Sing like no-one’s listening: FA Cup final opens to bizarre scene of Emeli Sande performing much-loved Abide With Me to empty stadium  Multi-million-selling pop star Emile Sande sang from the top of empty Wembley    Performance was pre-recorded but played inside stadium on the big screen  One viewer said ‘It showed how the pandemic has … Read more

The best and worst performing funds of 2020 so far: Technology, US and gold

Funds invested in the US, in technology and in gold have topped the charts for the best performers of 2020 at the end of its tumultuous first six months.  While the massive global markets sell-off in March was indiscriminate, the recovery was less so. Sectors deemed vulnerable to Covid and the changing commercial landscape it … Read more

Gregg Wallace shows his strength performing clap push ups… while Jeremy Vine face plants the floor

Gregg Wallace shows off his strength as he demonstrates clap push ups… while Jeremy Vine face plants the floor after trying to keep up By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline Published: 12:56 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 13:17 BST, 23 June 2020 He is launching his own fitness website after an incredible four stone weight … Read more

Sophie Ellis Bextor talks surviving lockdown with five sons and performing concerts from her kitchen

Any mother of five who is still sane after two-and-a-half months of lockdown will surely have some survival tips for the rest of us. And Sophie Ellis-Bextor does indeed have advice. Come Friday night, when the textbooks have been flung in a corner and you’ve finished screeching at the kids, you should dig out your heels … Read more

Dog owner creates spoof video of his ‘bored in the house’ pooch performing chores in lockdown

Ruff guide to lockdown! Dog owner creates spoof video of his ‘bored in the house’ pooch doing puzzles, working out, washing up and turning to alcohol Swim coach Greg Baskwell, 30, performs a hilarious skit with his pooch Finley The pair, from Charlotte, North Carolina, have over 1m views on social media   Their hilarious videos … Read more

The Archers to return with the actors performing soliloquies instead of talking to each other

The Archers will return next week with the actors performing soliloquies instead of talking to each other as lockdown takes hold in Ambridge The long-running Radio 4 soap has been on hiatus due to coronavirus Editor Jeremy Howe had to scrap 12 scripts and five weeks of storylines It will return with a smaller cast … Read more