Thomas Wright, Economics Correspondent

Thomas Wright is an economics correspondent covering trade policy, industrial strategy, and regional economic development. With eight years of experience and a background reporting for The Economist, he excels at connecting macroeconomic data to real-world impacts on businesses and workers. His coverage of post-Brexit trade deals has been particularly influential.
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FTSE 100 clings to weekly gain as oil slide counters bond yield surge

London's blue-chip index finished Friday barely changed, closing up 0.1% at 10,695.25,…

UK Diesel Nears Record High as Pump Prices Soar Past 198p Per Litre

H2: Record-Breaking Costs Loom for Motorists British drivers face a fresh blow…

Energy price surge squeezes UK budget ahead of crucial Chancellor’s statement

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through global…

UK Consumer Confidence Plummets As Interest Rate Hikes Loom

The Numbers Behind the Mood Swings According to a major survey carried…

FTSE 100 gains as oil eases on US‑Iran talk hopes, while global equities rally

London’s Market Rally The FTSE 100 closed higher on Monday, adding 79.88…

Dave Ramsey Warns Americans: Politicians Won’t Fix Your Finances Ahead of Midterms

As the United States hurtles towards its midterm elections, one of the…

Campaigners Demand Bigger Role for Britain’s National Wealth Fund to Drive Infrastructure Boom

A coalition of unions, environmental organisations and economic thinktanks is pushing ministers…

Badenoch vows to restore tourist tax breaks to revive UK retail

Kemi Badenoch has announced a major policy shift, pledging to bring back…

Bank of England Cuts Quantitative Tightening Pace to £46bn a Year, Holding Rates Steady

A Slower Unwind of the Bond Portfolio The Bank of England’s monetary…

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