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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Consumer Confidence Dips Amid Concerns Over Iran Conflict

Confidence among UK consumers is waning as fears surrounding the escalating US-Israel…

Affordable Investing: Navigating the Best Low-Cost Stocks and Shares ISAs

As more people in the UK turn their gaze from savings accounts…

Investing Made Easy: The Rise of Low-Cost Stocks and Shares ISAs in the UK

As more individuals turn to investing, the landscape is rapidly evolving, with…

Consumer Confidence in the UK Dips Amid Economic Uncertainty and Rising Prices

Consumer confidence in the UK has sharply declined, reflecting widespread anxiety over…

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…

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