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The UK economy grew at 0.5% in the third quarter, beating market expectations, the Office for National Statistics has said.

Low valuations and leaner companies mean now is a good time to increase equity holdings.

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Thousands more Equitable Life policyholders could die before they receive compensation amid continuing government "incompetence", the mutual's chief campaign group has warned.

The UK economy grew at just 0.1% in the second quarter,lower than previously expected, the Office for National Statistics has announced.

UK output softened in three months to August, and if the economy weakens further it will pave the way for more QE, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

The US Commerce Department has said US GDP rose at an annualised rate of just 1% in the second quarter, down from an earlier estimate of 1.3%.

Britain's economy grew at 0.2% for the second quarter, according to the first revision of the data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Rathbone Enhanced Growth Fund manager David Coombs discusses why equities still outclass bonds in this environment

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has been rebuked by its watchdog for publishing growth data last month which "flattered" the national accounts.