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UK stocks are back on investors' radar. Shares examines why and picks out some key funds and stock investment ideas to play this trend.

You can also read about why you would own funds focused on not losing money and get the lowdown on the company behind Biscoff spread.

Discover what is behind the recent market volatility and the stocks which are marking one-year highs and lows. Learn about the most exciting play in the fast-growing UK gaming space, read about a big biotech trust, and find out how funerals firm Dignity is looking to fix its problems.

News

Market leadership narrows as investors take to sidelines

The number of new highs has shrunk sharply as new lows gather momentum

Great Ideas

Hipgnosis could benefit from reset of streaming economics

In the meantime, the investment trust continues to pay more generous dividends

Great Ideas

Frontier Developments is a UK gaming star

Owners of quality content should be seen as prized assets in a fast-growing space

News

Airline shares dive as summer earnings expectations decline

It looks highly unlikely that 2021 will be a profitable summer holiday period for UK-listed airlines

Great Ideas

The small cap stock that continues to smash forecasts

Audio technology play Focusrite is maintaining the momentum built up through lockdown

Great Ideas

Find out what’s powered a 25% gain in Biffa

Waste management play remains a compelling investment opportunity

News

Stagflation fears trip up global stock markets

What this means for investors and how to reposition your portfolio

Great Ideas

Guard against uncertainty with Guinness Global Equity Income

This top-performing income vehicle offers a reassuring balance between defensives and quality cyclicals

Editor's View

Why Freedom Day has been such a dud on the markets

The importance of staying invested for the long term is being demonstrated again

Russ Mould

Why Chinese stocks are still not partying

Anniversary of the first meeting of the country’s Communist Party is marked by weak sentiment

Under The Bonnet

Why Lotus Bakeries’ Biscoff could be the next Oreo

Product innovation is setting the path for significant growth across several markets

Ask Tom

Will I benefit from the triple-lock?

AJ Bell pensions expert Tom Selby examines the system and how it might change

Feature

Why you would invest in a fund which aims not to lose cash

Capital protection vehicles have done a good job of generating robust, smoothed returns

Feature

Can Dignity ever reclaim its defensive qualities?

Funeral director has staged a Lazarus-like resurrection but is still 70% below its highs

Feature

UK stocks: Cheap and finally on investors’ radar

Earnings recovery and attractive valuations strong reasons to see a brighter future for British shares

Personal Finance

The case for making the big pension switch

It is important to find the right home for your retirement savings

Investment Trusts

International Biotech looks for M&A booster shot

Company’s underperformance linked to restrictions on investing in vaccine stocks