20th February 2026 Listen to our Chief UK Economist, Paul Dales, discuss the outlook for the economy in the light of this week’s barrage of economic data releases. View article
Bank of England set to raise rates to 4% in push to quell inflation Paul Dales, chief UK economist at consultancy Capital Economics, said a rise in the BoE’s benchmark rate in November could provide enough insurance against the risk of higher energy prices being... 2nd November 2026 · Financial Times
Britain is trying to cut its deficit quickly — can it do it mainly through tax rises? Paul Dales, economist at Capital Economics, said the UK’s effort to bear down on borrowing was a legacy of the market sell-off provoked by former prime minister Liz Truss’s so-called “mini” Budget in... 28th October 2026 · Financial Times
‘Relentless’ cost of living pressures behind collapse in UK consumer confidence Paul Dales, chief UK economist at the consultancy Capital Economics, said the figures suggested consumer spending and GDP growth could “grind to a halt”. 23rd October 2026 · Financial Times
