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Zouk Capital, a UK investor, has announced a successful fundraising round for it's latest cleantech fund.

Barchester Green Investment recently concluded it's review of the investment policies and procedures of a large UK Charity; Family Action.

The last six months have seen a sharply rising oil price as unrest within key oil-producing states has intensified. This, combined with dramatic and still unfolding news from Japan highlighting the huge dangers associated with nuclear power, is causing some managers to look closely at the potential for renewable energy stocks to advance through 2011.

Government announcement hits renewable energy sector.

We are pleased to have selected Carymoor Environmental Trust as our environmental charity for this year as part of our pledge to donate 5% of our profits to good causes.

End of year allowances and tax

February 01/02/2011

The present tax year will end on 5 April 2011, so now is a good time to consider the various allowances and reliefs you can take advantage of before the tax year comes to a close.

We're in this together

January 18/01/2011

Following the first annual award of shares in Castlefield to our clients, we've received acceptances from 80% of qualifying clients, representing 61 new shareholders....

Ever since the credit crisis struck in August 2007 it has become more difficult to obtain mortgages. Three years on, the Financial Services Authority wants to tighten mortgage rules in a way that could rein back lending still further.

Mortgages - to fix or not to fix

December 07/12/2010

Mortgage lenders have tightened criteria significantly since the credit crunch began. We look at today's mortgage market and how to get the best deal.