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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National Minimum Wage Increases, Benefiting Millions Across the UK

** This week marks a significant change for the workforce in the…

Market Volatility Persists Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

** In a day marked by significant fluctuations, UK markets experienced a…

Significant Pay Increase as National Minimum Wage Hits £12.71

This week marks an important milestone for many workers across the UK,…

Investors Face Withdrawal Limits as Blue Owl Capital Responds to Surge in Redemption Requests

In a notable shift in the private credit landscape, Blue Owl Capital…

Market Volatility Persists as Geopolitical Tensions Impact Trading

** An unpredictable trading session unfolded on Friday as investors reacted to…

Investors Pull Billions from Blue Owl Capital Amid Concerns Over Private Credit Market

In a significant move signalling waning confidence in the unregulated lending sector,…

Private Credit Firm Blue Owl Imposes Withdrawal Limits Amid Investor Concerns

In a notable development within the private credit sector, Blue Owl Capital…

Blue Owl Capital Limits Withdrawals Amid Surge in Investor Redemption Requests

** Blue Owl Capital, a prominent player in the private credit market,…

Market Volatility Persists Amid Iran Tensions and Economic Uncertainty

In a week marked by geopolitical strife and fluctuating economic indicators, UK…

National Minimum Wage Increase Set to Benefit Millions This Week

Starting this week, approximately 2.7 million workers across the UK will see…

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