UK

While the yield attractions of equities have rarely been so strong relative to bonds, it is undoubtedly right that a significant amount of commentary is currently devoted to record levels of net debt and shrinking dividend cover.

Sentiment to UK equities rose 4.82%

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.