The substantial volume of noise around the Spring budget statement detracted significantly from any focus upon a month of solid – and gently improving – UK economic data, with consumer confidence, mortgage approvals, PMI data and inflation all better than was widely expected. Results season proved, by and large, very solid with valuations remaining attractive; 85-90% of the Fund remains on the front foot. We have upgraded our 2025 Fund dividend growth guidance to 6%-8%; based on that guided growth, the Fund would yield c. 5% in 2025.