HENRY DEEDES: Applause? Not at Matt Hancock’s perpetual one-man show

Droopy-eyed, theatrical hams are forever grumbling about the relentless grind. Six shows a week, plus matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays.  Non-stop, dears! Still, there’s always the adulation to look forward to. The applause, the whistles, the occasional late night supper at The Ivy, courtesy of a star-struck dowager. The Health Secretary’s now near-daily performances at … Read more

Neil Woodford’s former protege Mark Barnett fired from Perpetual Income and Growth Investment Trust

Neil Woodford’s former protege Mark Barnett fired from Perpetual Income and Growth Investment Trust for underpeformance Mark Barnett had been manager of the £418million trust since 1999 The trust has lost 40% of its value over the past two years, putting him under pressure The decision comes days after Invesco wrote down the value of the … Read more