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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Water Bill Hikes Spark Outrage as PM Criticises Firms’ Practices

As millions of households brace for significant increases in their water bills,…

UK Economy Sees Modest Growth Amidst Uncertain Future

The UK economy showed signs of growth in the second quarter of…

UK Economy Sees Modest Growth, but Experts Warn of Tough Times Ahead

Recent data reveals that the UK economy experienced a 0.4% growth between…

UK Economy Sees Modest Growth Amidst Uncertain Future

The UK economy has experienced a modest growth of 0.4% between April…

FTSE 100 Dips as Mining Stocks Weigh on Market Performance

The FTSE 100 Index concluded its trading session on Thursday with a…

Water Bills Set to Rise as Burnham Calls Out Companies for Exploitation

** Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is stepping up his…

UK Economy Sees Modest Growth Amid Summer Boost and Global Challenges

The UK economy experienced a growth of 0.4% during the second quarter…

UK Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Turmoil, Thanks to Hot Weather and World Cup Boost

The UK economy has demonstrated surprising resilience in the face of global…

European Stock Markets Outpace London’s FTSE 100 Amid Positive Economic Signals

European stock markets have shown a marked improvement compared to London's FTSE…

UK Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Tensions, Boosted by Heatwave and World Cup Fever

Britain's economy has demonstrated unexpected resilience in the face of external pressures,…

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