Journalism, political reporting, and investigative news by Pippa Crerar
Andy Burnham seeks economist advice to boost financial market confidence, Pippa Crerar reports
Pippa Crerar reports that Andy Burnham is seeking guidance from a group of prominent economists, including Andy Haldane, Richard Hughes, and Jim O’Neill. This move is seen as an effort by ...
Pippa Crerar: Nigel Farage faces probe over $5 million gift from crypto billionaire
Pippa Crerar reports that Nigel Farage is facing an inquiry regarding a $5 million gift from a crypto billionaire. The story was previously revealed by Anna Isaac and points to ongoing scrutiny ...
UK inflation holds at 3% in February, Pippa Crerar notes
The UK inflation rate stayed unchanged at 3% in February, according to Pippa Crerar. This figure was posted before global energy costs rose due to the U.S. conflict with Iran under Donald Trump. ...
Pippa Crerar: Senior UK ministers prepare for higher energy and borrowing costs
Senior ministers in the UK are expressing serious concerns about the economic outlook as the country faces potential increases in energy prices and higher mortgage and borrowing costs. Pippa ...
Higher oil prices threaten growth and inflation outlook, Pippa Crerar warns
Oil prices have risen following Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury targeting Iran, which has raised concerns for economic growth and inflation. Pippa Crerar notes that the UK economy was ...
Pippa Crerar: Oil prices jump as stock markets slide
Oil prices have surged sharply, while stock markets have tumbled in response. According to Pippa Crerar, this shift has also eliminated the likelihood of a UK interest rate cut in the near term. ...
Pippa Crerar: U.K. government fiscal headroom seen at $23.6 billion by 2029/30
U.K. government fiscal headroom is forecast to rise from $21.7 billion to $23.6 billion by 2029/30. Pippa Crerar reported the revised projection, noting that the Office for Budget Responsibility ...
Pippa Crerar: UK inflation rises to 3.4%
Inflation in the UK has increased for the first time in five months, reaching 3.4% in December, Pippa Crerar reported. This rise suggests that the Bank of England may postpone cutting interest ...
