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.

  • Ksenia Gerey
  • Yesterday
Headroom projected to drop to £15bn before rising, OBR forecasts
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts that the government's fiscal headroom will decrease from £24 billion to £15 billion in 29/30, before rising to £22 billion the following ...
  • Elena Nikulina
  • 22.10.2026
Robert Peston: Questions raised about banks making excess profits and potential increase in profits surcharge
Robert Peston, a journalist and economics & finance editor, questioned whether banks are making excess profits and asked if the Chancellor should increase the profits surcharge on banks in the ...
  • Igor Krasulya
  • 21.10.2026
U.K. public sector debt reaches £3 trillion, ONS notes
The United Kingdom's public sector debt has officially surpassed £3 trillion on a provisional basis, according to data cited by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Robert Peston, ...
  • Eugene Komchuk
  • 19.10.2026
Robert Peston: UK creditors and investors may be too harsh, he says
Robert Peston, a journalist and economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, questioned whether the UK government’s creditors and other investors are being too harsh toward it. He discussed this ...
  • Ksenia Gerey
  • 15.10.2026
France faces financial problems that may help Burnham and Healey, Robert Peston notes
Robert Peston, a journalist and finance editor at ITV / Media, raised questions about the seriousness of France’s government financial problems and discussed why these issues could be ...
  • Mikhail Vnuchkov
  • 07.10.2026
Robert Peston: U.K. inheritance tax change exempts family homes and lifts threshold by £1 million
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, reports that Badenoch has announced a significant change to inheritance tax policy. Under the new measure, no one will pay ...
  • Eugene Komchuk
  • 05.10.2026
Explores solutions for U.K. chancellor’s fiscal gap, Robert Peston notes
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, discusses how to address the U.K. chancellor’s fiscal gap in the latest edition of "Rest is Money." The episode features ...
  • Yaroslav Dmytrenko
  • 29.09.2026
Robert Peston: Anthropic targets $2 trillion IPO valuation despite risk warnings
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, reports that Anthropic has outlined plans to list on the stock market with an almost unprecedented $2 trillion valuation, ...
  • Yaroslav Dmytrenko
  • 28.09.2026
Healey focuses on fiscal discipline ahead of budget, Robert Peston stresses
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, reports that Healey is stressing at length his intention to maintain fiscal discipline in his forthcoming budget. This ...
  • Yulia Slavina
  • 24.09.2026
Robert Peston: Chancellor expected to cut fiscal headroom in budget
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, highlights significant discussions in Whitehall about the U.K. Chancellor's plans for the forthcoming budget. According to ...
  • Alena Volkova
  • 14.09.2026
Debate continues on income tax levels for middle incomes, Robert Peston discusses
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, raises the question of whether those on middle incomes should pay more income tax. He discusses the topic with Steph and Ruth ...
  • Eugene Komchuk
  • 13.09.2026
Robert Peston: Reform expects to retain £36 million UK donations
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, notes that Reform is confident it will be able to keep both Delo’s and Harborne’s £36 million donations, on the basis ...
  • Elena Nikulina
  • 10.09.2026
New chancellor’s growth plan and debt crisis vulnerability questioned, Robert Peston notes
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, raises concerns about the new chancellor’s growth plan. Peston also highlights that John Healey did not address the ...
  • Mikhail Vnuchkov
  • 07.09.2026
Robert Peston: U.S. government debt weighs on Burnham and Healey
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, examines how the rising U.S. government debt is creating significant challenges for Burnham and Healey. Peston also explores ...
  • Oleg Tkachenko
  • 13.08.2026
UK economy should not be dismissed as stagnant, Robert Peston argues
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, challenges the notion that the UK economy is incurably stagnant. In a discussion with Karen Ward of JP Morgan Asset ...
  • Anastasiia Chabaniuk
  • 10.08.2026
Robert Peston: Debate over education reform versus economic growth to address youth employment crisis
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, raises the question of whether tackling the employment crisis facing young people should focus on reforming education or on ...
  • Ivan Andriyenko
  • 03.08.2026
Fears of tech-driven market crash discussed, Robert Peston examines
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, raises concerns about the possibility of a widespread financial crash driven by technology and artificial intelligence, ...
  • Dmytro Kharkov
  • 13.07.2026
Robert Peston: Burnhamomics and economic policy for PM-elect discussed
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, raises questions about Burnhamomics and the potential economic approach for the next prime minister-elect. The discussion, ...
  • Hanna Syniavska
  • 09.07.2026
Wealth taxes and city traders are explored, Robert Peston discusses
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, talks with Steph and Gary Stevenson about wealth taxes, City traders, and the financial economy in a new episode of the Rest ...
  • Eugene Komchuk
  • 07.07.2026
Robert Peston: Conditions for broader economic prosperity and current wealth extraction questioned
Robert Peston, journalist, economics & finance editor at ITV / Media, explores what it takes for economies to deliver strong rewards for the majority. Peston asks why society faces an era of ...
  • 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 ...