The chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled his Spring Budget and so we begin with economics expert Hermione Taylor unpacking all the major announcements. She explains what it could mean for the upcoming election and the impact on the country’s finances. The team also weigh in on the new British Isa – something that has divided the investing world.
The Budget isn’t the only big news, results season is in full swing and Julian Hoffman covers one of the most popular UK companies: Legal & General (LGEN). Is it putting too much emphasis on the pension market? And after announcing an increased dividend, taking its yield to 9 per cent, he explains what investors should expect in the future.
It’s then onto our cover feature on dividends. Alex Newman, author of the story, explains the thinking behind the piece and gives some historical context on the topic. The attitude toward dividends differs on either side of the Atlantic, with UK investors being more in favour. Alex explores this and the vital case for dividends in today’s investment landscape.
Last but not least, Mark Robinson runs through the recent £1bn takeover of Spirent Communications (SPT) by Viavi Solutions (US:VIAV). He discusses the background of the deal and ponders whether the thinking behind the bid is too optimistic.
