Comic Relief plans new investment policy 'in line with ethos'

Comic Relief plans new investment policy 'in line with ethos': Comic Relief has today committed not to make investments in arms, alcohol and tobacco companies as part of a new investment policy "in line with the ethos of the charity".

Comic Relief, which has an investment portfolio of �138m, was criticised in a Panorama programme last year for investing millions of pounds in companies which make most of their money in these areas, which run directly contrary to its mission.