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 Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Economic Uncertainty from Iran Conflict

Consumer confidence in the UK has taken a significant hit as concerns…

Markets Remain Unfazed as Trump Extends Deadline for Iran Talks

** In a move that has left financial markets largely indifferent, President…

UK Watchdog Investigates Just Eat and Autotrader Over Online Review Practices

In a significant move to protect consumers, the Competition and Markets Authority…

Conservatives Divided on Economic Outlook at CPAC Texas

** At the recent Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Texas,…

UK Watchdog Investigates Just Eat, Autotrader, and Others Over Suspected Fake Reviews

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated investigations into five…

CMA Investigates Just Eat and Others Over Potential Misleading Review Practices

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated investigations into five…

Market Reaction to Trump’s Iran Deadline Extension Highlights Growing Investor Fatigue

** Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, the financial markets appear to…

Major Companies Targeted in Crackdown on Fake Online Reviews

** In a significant move to uphold consumer trust, the Competition and…

Consumer Confidence Dips as Middle East Conflict Triggers Economic Concerns

UK households are expressing increasing anxiety about the economy, as a recent…

Conservatives Divided on Economic Outlook at CPAC Gathering

At the recent Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Texas, attendees…

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