16th October 2025 “The meagre rise in real GDP in August suggests growth is still being hampered by high interest rates, higher taxes and soft overseas activity,” said Ruth Gregory, economist at Capital Economics. View article
Andy Burnham tries to calm bond markets as public spending fears mount Ruth Gregory, UK economist at Capital Economics, said much would depend on market movements in the weeks leading up to the Budget. But as things stood, Healey could find himself caught in the “same... 3rd September 2026 · Financial Times
UK inflation accelerates to 2.9% in July amid Middle East energy shock Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics, said: “Today’s release, coupled with falling private sector wage growth, suggests domestically generated inflation remains contained.” She... 19th August 2026 · Financial Times
Andy Burnham ‘may raise taxes by £25bn’ to fund pledges Capital Economics says new PM may move away from recent trend of increasing the burden on businesses and focus instead on capital, wealth and income. “This tax-raising budget may be almost as big as... 11th August 2026 · The Times
