Financial and Political Analysis from Robert Peston

Robert Peston, ITV’s Political Editor, has long been a defining voice in British journalism, renowned for his incisive analysis and distinctive delivery. His career, spanning roles at the Financial Times, BBC, and now ITV, has been marked by a commitment to unraveling complex economic and political narratives for the public. Peston gained national prominence during the 2008 financial crisis, notably for his reporting on the collapse of Northern Rock.

In 2025, Peston continues to shape political discourse through his weekly ITV program, "Peston," where he engages with key political figures and discusses pressing national issues. His recent work includes critical examinations of the UK's economic policies and the implications of global trade dynamics, particularly in the context of U.S. tariff strategies. Beyond broadcasting, Peston co-authored "How To Run Britain: Therapy For A Traumatised Nation," offering a candid exploration of the country's socio-economic challenges and proposing pathways to recovery. His advocacy extends to education through the charity Speakers for Schools, aiming to inspire and inform young people across the UK.

  • Anastasiia Chabaniuk
  • 04.06.2026
Economic norms are questioned in new podcast, Robert Peston discusses
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, discusses whether it is time to challenge prevailing economic views in a conversation with Steph and Marianna Mazzucato on the ...
  • Ivan Andriyenko
  • 28.05.2026
Robert Peston: Politicians face tax and spending debate in new podcast episode
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, explores whether politicians are living in a tax-and-spend dream world. The discussion, featuring Steph and Paul Johnson, is ...
  • Anastasiia Chabaniuk
  • 25.05.2026
Special tax for billionaires and its challenges discussed, Robert Peston examines
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, raises questions about the rationale and implementation of a special tax targeting billionaires. He highlights a discussion ...
  • Oleg Tkachenko
  • 19.05.2026
Robert Peston: Flash productivity estimates from ONS criticized for inconsistency
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, draws attention to comments by economist Paul Krugman on the critical role productivity plays in long-term prosperity. ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 13.05.2026
British economy needs sustainable growth, Robert Peston examines
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, raises the question of whether Starmer or any of his competitors can significantly and sustainably enhance the growth ...
  • Yulia Slavina
  • 30.04.2026
Robert Peston: Rejoining EU could impact U.K. economic growth outlook
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, explores whether rejoining the EU would be a beneficial growth strategy for the U.K. economy. Peston discusses the possible ...
  • Ivan Andriyenko
  • 27.04.2026
Ineffable Labs secures $1.1 billion seed funding and $5.1 billion valuation, Robert Peston notes
Robert Peston, Journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, reports that Ineffable Labs has completed a $1.1 billion seed funding round, marking the largest ever in both the U.K. and ...
  • Artem Shendetskii
  • 21.04.2026
Robert Peston: Payroll employment and vacancies fell in March as Trump Iran war impacted economy
Payroll employment and vacancies declined in March as impacts from Trump's Iran war began to affect the economy, according to Robert Peston. Peston highlighted that the latest Rest is Money ...
  • Iryna Sazhynska
  • 30.03.2026
Timing of next financial crash debated with ex Goldman Sachs chair, Robert Peston discusses
Robert Peston and Steph discuss the potential timing of the next financial crash with Lloyd Blankfein, former chair of Goldman Sachs, in a new episode of the Rest is Money podcast. Peston ...
  • Yulia Slavina
  • 19.03.2026
Bank of England expects inflation to be one percentage point higher in Q3, says Robert Peston
Bank of England now expects U.K. inflation to be about 1 percentage point higher in the third quarter of this year than it would have been otherwise, according to Robert Peston. This revision is ...
  • Eugene Komchuk
  • 12.03.2026
UK risks economic strain from Trump Iran conflict, Robert Peston warns
The United Kingdom is particularly vulnerable to the economic fallout from a potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran linked to Trump. Robert Peston notes that those on low incomes and ...
  • Igor Krasulya
  • 09.03.2026
Robert Peston: Iran war drives UK government funding cost surge
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is causing significant disruption to UK government borrowing costs. Robert Peston reports that yields—the effective interest rates—on two and five-year UK ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 24.11.2025
Robert Peston examines economics' role in decision-making
Robert Peston explores the intersection of economics and human decision-making. In his conversation with a Nobel prize-winning expert, the focus is on how economic policies can be better designed ...
  • Andreas Kristo
  • 06.11.2025
Robert Peston: Rachel Reeves faces pressure to reform tax in upcoming budget
Robert Peston raises crucial points regarding the upcoming budget planned by Rachel Reeves. The main concern is that the budget should be seen as an essential reforming event and not only by the ...
  • Olga Shendetskaya
  • 20.10.2025
Robert Peston: Chancellor budget proposals spark tax increase debate
The Chancellor is set to raise taxes in the upcoming budget, according to Robert Peston's recent tweet. As tax policy becomes a focal point, the Institute for Fiscal Studies director, Helen ...
  • Anastasiia Chabaniuk
  • 05.10.2025
Robert Peston scrutinizes Tory conference's carpet aesthetic
Robert Peston draws attention to the new carpet at the Tory conference, comparing its hue to Yves Klein blue. He notes that the bold color choice is slightly overwhelming, suggesting it makes a ...
  • Oleg Tkachenko
  • 25.09.2025
Robert Peston: UK car industry faces cyber attack challenges
In a recent exploration of pivotal challenges facing the UK, journalist Robert Peston raised critical concerns about several issues impacting the country. One significant challenge is the cyber ...
  • Olesia Kramarenko
  • 16.09.2025
Robert Peston: Doughty defends Mandelson appointment as fitting
In recent developments, Robert Peston has highlighted remarks made by Stephen Doughty, a junior foreign office minister, in defense of Peter Mandelson's appointment. Doughty argued that ...
  • Dmytro Kharkov
  • 13.09.2025
Robert Peston: emails reveal Mandelson links to Epstein
In recent developments, Bloomberg News obtained over 100 emails highlighting communications between Peter Mandelson and the convicted billionaire Jeffrey Epstein. These emails raise concerns about ...
  • Anastasiia Chabaniuk
  • 11.09.2025
Robert Peston criticizes PM decision on Mandelson appointment
Robert Peston, a prominent British journalist, has raised concerns over the decision by the Prime Minister to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to Washington. Peston highlights ...
  • Dmytro Kharkov
  • 09.09.2025
Robert Peston: Labour deputies Powell and Thornberry race sparks anger
Labour MPs are bracing for a competitive deputy leadership election as Lucy Powell and Emily Thornberry are expected to declare their candidacies. The announcement comes amid growing ...