1st April 2025 “It is just a load of price hikes coming all at once — and on things you by and large can’t avoid,” said Paul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics. View article
How higher oil prices will change Britain: from air fares to food costs Paul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics, said this could determine how consumers react to higher prices. “People just have less money to spend on other items,” he said. “If you’re in a... 23rd March 2026 · The Times
UK borrowing costs reach highest level since 2008 as economic hit from war mounts “The markets are feeding off the developments in the Middle East and the associated worsening outlook for energy prices as well as the possible policy reaction,” from the central bank, said Paul Dales... 23rd March 2026 · Financial Times
Rachel Reeves’s tax burden ‘could deter workers from trying to earn more’ But Paul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics, warned that this could be overoptimistic. “The conflict in the Middle East has changed the outlook, and the risks are that the leap in energy... 4th March 2026 · The Times
