If you’re stuck on which tax-efficient investment scheme to go for, let’s weigh up your options February 27, 2019 At first glance, venture capital trusts (VCTs) and enterprise investment scheme (EIS) funds seem like peas in a pod. They are both government-backed tax wrappers, and they both let you invest in risky young companies. They also come with the same 30 per cent income tax perk, meaning that if you invested £10,000, you would [...]
It makes smart business sense to invest in the future of refugees February 27, 2019 Amid scenes of refugees’ flight from Venezuela, it is easy to forget that the world’s largest refugee crisis remains Syria. And that’s why the UK-Jordan Conference in London tomorrow is so important. Jordan has generously provided refuge for more than 670,000 Syrian refugees fleeing their homes amid a brutal war. Its role in the stability [...]
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi is defying age as he prepares for 24th world championship at 40 years old February 26, 2019 Valentino Rossi has overcome a number of obstacles during his illustrious career in motorcycle racing and now he is defying a fundamental human process: ageing. Rossi turned 40 this month but is set to begin his 24th world championship season, having won his first race back in August 1996 in the 125cc class as a 17-year-old. [...]
Leicester City have time on their side to find the right successor to Claude Puel February 25, 2019 Leicester City’s decision to sack manager Claude Puel on Sunday was understandable and logical. Under the Frenchman’s guidance the Foxes were going nowhere fast, with no win or clean sheet since New Year’s Day. Inconsistent selection, a failing playing style, apparent disregard for cup competitions, and players and fans openly voicing their displeasure have clouded [...]
Builders look to old and young to will in gaps from foreign workers after Brexit February 24, 2019 The construction industry may have to entice older employees not to retire as foreign labour dries up after Brexit, an industry body has said. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) said its members must attract new talent through more apprenticeships and welcoming under-represented groups. Read more: MJ Gleeson defies Brexit blues with surging profits But it [...]
A lesson for investors from the true life of Carlos Ghosn February 22, 2019 Investors’ fondness for a good story is a theme we have often touched upon, here on The Value Perspective – though never in so literal a way as fortnightly Japanese manga magazine Big Comic Superior once managed. Back in 2001, it ran a comic strip chronicling the life of Carlos Ghosn, who rescued Nissan from [...]
Resurgent England have the edge on Wales in Six Nations Grand Slam decider February 21, 2019 The turnaround in England’s fortunes during the Six Nations has been unbelievable. Before the championship people wondered if they might finish third or fourth, but now they have a trip to Wales on Saturday for what I believe is a Grand Slam decider. It’s not just that England have beaten Ireland and France; it’s the [...]
A Brexit-induced price drop won’t fix the housing crisis February 21, 2019 The last 30 years have seen house prices in London soar to dizzying heights. The average home has leapt from £81,536 in 1988 to £473,882 in 2018 – that’s a 481 per cent increase. If the cost of a pint of milk (26p in 1988) had jumped up at the same pace, it would now [...]
Long-term foes James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr battle for vacant – and potentially irrelevant – IBO belt February 19, 2019 The significance of the IBO belt has long been debated, with some boxing observers considering it to be less credible than other world titles from the WBO, WBA, WBC and IBF. As two of Britain’s biggest names, James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr, prepare to battle for the vacant IBO super-middleweight crown on Saturday night, [...]
Which Friends character are you when you’re at work? February 19, 2019 In the words of Janice: Oh. My. God. It’s official – Friends is the most streamed TV show of all time. Lasting for 10 series, the well-loved group went through the highs and lows of young adulthood together: several relationships, many different jobs, and a multitude of messy breakups. They came out the other side [...]