There were a number of points of positive news flow for the UK during May. Although arguably still pretty pedestrian, the latest reported figure from the Office for National Statistics for economic growth showed an increase of 0.7% for the first calendar quarter of 2025. This was a faster rate of growth than had widely been forecast by market participants, so was received positively by the stock market.

No matter what stage of life you’re currently in, you quite possibly think that you should be saving more, wish you’d started saving sooner, and where to invest your savings to help them grow.

Julian Cane has been the portfolio manager of the CT UK Capital and Income Investment Trust since 1997, making him one of the longest-serving managers in the sector. Over nearly three decades, he has followed a disciplined and selective investment approach, focusing on companies he believes have strong fundamentals, capable management, and attractive valuations. We spoke with Julian to better understand his Investment Philosophy and Process, enjoy.