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Ten income funds that beat the market last year

IFAonline | 08 Feb 2012 | 07:40

Income investors enjoyed a bumper year in 2011 as dividends from UK-listed companies hit an all-time high, surging 12.8% to £67.8bn.

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Glencore and Xstrata confirm $90bn merger

Mining company Xstrata has formally announced its intention to merge with Glencore, the world’s largest commodities trader, creating a commodities 'powerhouse'.

IFAonline | 07 Feb 2012 | 08:30
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Cameron: Britain will not walk away from Europe

Britain is not "walking away" from Europe, but safety measures must be put in place for EU countries that are outside the single currency, said Prime Minister David Cameron.

IFAonline | 27 Jan 2012 | 07:00

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IMF slashes UK growth forecast on eurozone fears

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its growth forecasts for a number of major European economies for 2012 due to ongoing concerns about the region's recovery.

IFAonline | 25 Jan 2012 | 07:30
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Global investors set new record in flight to gilts

International investors are buying record amounts of UK government bonds as the Bank of England’s £75bn QE programme spurs demand, with the yield on the ten-year gilt hitting a new record low.

IFAonline | 05 Jan 2012 | 09:05
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UK unemployment hits 17-year high

UK unemployment rose by 128,000 in the three months to October to 2.64 million, the highest level since 1994.

IFAonline | 14 Dec 2011 | 11:30
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NIESR: UK recession over but depression will continue

Economic growth in the UK will be subdued and output will fail to reach 2008 levels until 2013, according to the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

IFAonline | 08 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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Autumn Statement: UK borrowing forecasts rise by £112bn

The Office for Budget Responsibility has revised public sector net borrowing forecasts even as Chancellor George Osborne proclaims the effect of falling gilt yields.

IFAonline | 29 Nov 2011 | 12:59
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Autumn Statement: Osborne says UK not facing recession

Chancellor George Osborne has slashed his growth forecast for the next few years but says the UK is unlikely to slide into recession.

IFAonline | 29 Nov 2011 | 12:42
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UK crisis fears at post-Lehman high – BoE survey

Fears of a financial crisis hitting the UK are at their highest level since the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Bank of England research has revealed.

IFAonline | 23 Nov 2011 | 07:40
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Hot100 profile: Kames UK Smaller Companies

Elaine Morgan, manager of the Kames UK Smaller Companies fund, tells Cherry Reynard why her fund should be able to adapt to all market environments.

Professional Adviser | 20 Sep 2011 | 08:00
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Inflation climbs to 4.5%

Inflation climbed marginally in August as expected, driven up by higher utility bills.

IFAonline | 13 Sep 2011 | 09:45
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Investec acquires Williams de Broë owner in £230m deal

Investec has reached an agreement with Evolution to purchase the Williams de Broë owner in a deal worth £233m.

IFAonline | 09 Sep 2011 | 08:00

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