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Queripel Partners, Electra and senior management entered lock-up agreement

Bowie, Brexit and Bake Off - 2016 has already delivered a number of shocks. Fretful investors could therefore be forgiven for seeking investments that are as safe as houses.

Retailer subject to independent inquiry

It is probably not an overstatement to suggest the UK is facing the biggest challenge for 70 years.

Do not receive the funding required to grow

The Brexit vote, slowing global growth and unprecedented policy measures by central bankers mean there is significant uncertainty about what the future holds at a macroeconomic level - and there is good reason for investors to remain vigilant.

"Brexit means Brexit," Prime Minister Theresa May said. But what does that mean? For equity income investors, I think it means four things, writes Miton's Eric Moore.

Active funds also remain popular

Philip Hammond, the newly appointed Chancellor, has been given an excuse to abandon the concept of austerity and try to address two key issues at the Autumn Statement: housing and infrastructure.

Shares dropped by nearly 3%