UK equities

'Disparate moves' in portfolio holdings

Gauging investor demand

High valuations and low earnings

Turnaround plan in place for retailer

Restructure by new managers

Beleaguered income investors have had to contend with falling profits and dividend cuts so far this year.

After over 30 years

IA launches review into equity income sector

Headlines exaggerate reality

The UK economy has provided a relatively supportive backdrop for the consumer over the past year, who have benefitted from jobs growth, cheaper oil, and a near-zero inflationary environment.