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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UK Economic Growth Slows to 0.4% in Second Quarter of 2026

The UK's economic growth has decelerated to 0.4% from April to June…

Stocks Stabilise as US Inflation Eases, Impacting Interest Rate Speculations

Stocks in London experienced a mixed outcome on Wednesday as investors digested…

UK Growth at Risk Amid Ongoing Strait of Hormuz Tensions, Warns Burnham

The UK economy faces significant growth challenges in 2027, primarily due to…

UK Economic Growth at Risk Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict, Warns Burnham

As tensions in the Middle East persist, particularly surrounding the Strait of…

UK Economic Growth at Risk Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict, Warns Burnham

The UK economy faces a challenging outlook for 2027, with projections indicating…

US and Japan: Currency Strategies Amid Economic Turbulence

In a striking turn of events, Japan's yen has recently fallen closer…

Inflation Eases as US Economic Data Influences Global Markets

Investors in London navigated a mixed bag of stock performances on Wednesday…

UK Economic Growth Faces Headwinds Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict

** The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the situation in…

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