Morton: UK economic growth little to cheer about

Investors in the UK are beginning to realise they cannot ride the wave of optimism brought by the arrival of a Conservative majority government forever.

As this shine starts to wear off, investors need to think smartly about what happens next. The challenges facing the UK are much bigger than the election itself. We remain vigilant in monitoring the amount of debt racked up as a nation which reveals a worrying picture of the actual state of household wealth in the country.  Nevertheless, there are some sectors investors should explore in pursuit of income. The recent Help to Buy ISA was an example of the government's dedication to the housing industry and a further boost of confidence in a market which now looks set to remain robust. ...