UK

Fell 2.1% in day's trading

Previously warned on pharma dividends

Downing has soft-closed its MI Downing UK Micro-Cap Growth fund, managed by Judith MacKenzie, as it has reached its £30m capacity limit.

Humans versus machines

EM-focused companies looking appealing

Third anniversary this month

Launched in January

UK equity income continues to look relatively attractive in a world of low interest rates and low bond yields.

Owned 43% of the company

The casual observer of recent dividend trends in the UK may be forgiven for believing the income outlook has improved dramatically.