The uncertain future of banking

The long run-up to the Budget gave rise to fevered and increasingly alarmist speculation about its contents. This descended into chaos as frantic lobbying by interested parties, dire warnings by exper

Companies in the news ...and how they were assessed

Issue of the week: a Budget for business? ...

“The true investor… will do better if he forgets about the stockmarket and pays attention to his dividend returns.” – Benjamin Graham Dividend income has always been one of the key contributors to equ

Companies in the news ...and how they were assessed

Boarded-up shop fronts and permanently closed department stores have become a common sight across Britain in recent years. As large chains collapse, online retailers gain market share and out-of-town