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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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% as Iran war escalation looms over UK

On Thursday, the Bank of England exercised remarkable restraint, choosing to maintain…

BoE maintains rates at 3.75% in hawkish 6-3 vote, markets rally on pause

The 6-3 Vote and Its Internal Fracture The Bank of England’s Monetary…

The invisible workforce: why Britain’s over-50s are sending hundreds of CVs into a void

Britain is sitting on a silent crisis. Nearly a million people aged…

Bank of England Set to Hold Rates as Inflation Pressures Intensify

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates frozen…

Scotland’s £755m ScotWind fund demands greater government transparency as audit flags spending gaps

Audit Scotland has issued a damning report demanding the Scottish Government be…

New Fed Chair Warns Inflation Battle Far From Over Despite Summer Cooling

A Clear Signal on Price Pressures In his first major address as…

US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion: What It Means for the Economy and Households

As America celebrates significant milestones this summer, from the 250th anniversary of…

Melania Trump Makes a Comeback at White House Foster Care Initiative Event

In a surprise return to the public eye, Melania Trump addressed an…

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