Office for National Statistics

Life expectancy continues to improve according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.

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Fell back into deflationary territory in September

Inflation fell back to zero in the year to the end of August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), pushing out expectations of an interest rate rise again.

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The month of May marked the end of the UK's brief spell of negative inflation, but advisers and investors are being warned to beware the result.

Fears the UK economy is heading for a period of deflation have increased after the inflation rate dropped to zero for the first time since records began.

UK consumer prices inflation has fallen to a 15-year low of just 0.5%, driven by plunging oil prices.

The Office for National Statistics has confirmed UK Q3 GDP came in at 0.7% but revised down figures for the previous five quarters.

The UK's current account deficit widened faster than expected in the third quarter to reach a record high of £27bn.