Jeff Prestridge

The only disappointment is that the trust's shares continue to trade at a double-digit discount to their underlying assets.

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The trust has more than half of its assets in the United States. It is run by Nick Brind, George Barrow and Tom Dorne who are brimming with experience of running financial funds.

When the Hertfordshire town of Harpenden gets its promised banking hub it will be largely down to the tireless effort of Derek French.

Steve Fletcher, Vernon's chief executive, is retiring in 12 days. But he says his seven-year stint at the building society has been the happiest of his career.

Recent results indicate that under the command of a new manager this trust can deliver income against the backdrop of rising capital returns - something the it has struggled to achieve in recent years.

Reeves was in ebullient mood on Friday as she opened the country's 100th banking hub in Darwen, Lancashire.

Fund manager Bryn Jones says bond yields of between five and six per cent are currently 'attractive' - especially if interest rates come down steadily.

In the video, recorded in Dubai, Woodford looked as fit as a butcher's dog, firing shot after shot at those he felt responsible for the demise of his investment fund.

The trust's elevation to the FTSE100 is due to the merger of Alliance and Witan - although it's more akin to a take-over with Witan's assets being absorbed into Alliance.