Neil Woodford

The UK's top fund managers have paid tribute to the influence and lessons of Warren Buffett on ‘The Sage of Omaha's' 80th birthday.

GOSLING'S GROUSE

Neil Woodford will receive a dividend boost from top-20 holding International Power after GDF Suez agreed a special payout in excess of £1.3bn to sweeten its proposed tie-up.

AFRICA

Invesco Perpetual star manager Neil Woodford has committed $25m to a new AIM-listed vehicle which will make investments in troubled African nation Zimbabwe.

Neil Woodford has continued his criticism of water regulator Ofwat, saying the organisation is "dysfunctional" and should be merged with electricity compatriot Ofgem.

Neil Woodford's Invesco Perpetual has threatened to shun UK renewable energy companies unless regulators increase the returns available to investors and provide greater certainty over future policy.

Neil Woodford, the largest shareholder in International Power, has backed the energy group's proposed tie-up with French giant GDF Suez.

Star Invesco Perpetual manager Neil Woodford is once again likely to take centre stage in takeover discussions, with top-20 holding International Power in talks to combine assets with French giant GDF Suez.

Invesco Perpetual head of investments Neil Woodford says it is 'reckless' to believe BP's $20bn compensation package will mark the end of the oil giant's worries.