15th January 2025 Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at the consultancy Capital Economics, said the inflation data would be “welcome news for the Bank [of England] and the chancellor”. View article
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
What are PuFins and how do Andy Burnham and John Healey plan to use them? “Regardless of whether the government borrows for a public investment project or via a PuFin, this will still require upfront cash and higher gilt issuance,” said Ruth Gregory at the consultancy... 30th July 2026 · Financial Times
