5th January 2026 Paul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics, said that 80 per cent of growth in 2026 will come from the public sector while “private sector activity will be weak”. View article
UK growth figures are set for another end-of-year slump. Why? Paul Dales, UK economist at research company Capital Economics, said that, while the economic picture had been “flattered” by the very strong numbers at the start of the year, the broader outlook... 1st September 2026 · Financial Times
Gilts under pressure as investors brace for higher spending under new PM Paul Dales, UK economist at Capital Economics, said bond markets were under pressure in general given the hostilities in the Middle East and movements in energy prices, but that the tone of Burnham’s... 21st July 2026 · Financial Times
UK economy grew 0.1% in May Paul Dales, chief UK economist at the consultancy Capital Economics, said May’s modest expansion was “not a bad welcome gift” for the incoming prime minister, suggesting “that the economy has been... 16th July 2026 · Financial Times
