By: Chris Dorrell

Economics Reporter Chris has been at City AM since January 2023, first as banking reporter and then economics reporter. He covers all things inflation, interest rates and Bank of England.

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Will a Marxist government put Sri Lanka’s economic recovery at risk?

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Sri Lanka has made a truly remarkable turnaround since an uprising in 2022, but if the island nation is to achieve sustained and equitable growth, its new government has no room for mistakes, says Chris Dorrell Amid rampant inflation, fuel shortages and the country’s first debt default since independence, demonstrators forced Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to [...]
London’s secret lost underground temple | History of the City

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Join City AM in this episode of History of the City, as we descend into the depths of London and uncover the secrets of the Mithraeum, from its Persian origins to its significance in the Roman world.
‘Encouraging’ signs for UK economy as business confidence rebounds

Economics

Business confidence rebounded rapidly in February, according to a new survey, with firms increasingly optimistic about the health of the economy.

Interest rates to fall to 3.5 per cent City firm predicts

February 27, 2025

Paul Dales, chief UK economist at the City consultancy, said it was "very unusual" for the Bank of England to cut interest rates when inflation is expected to rise further even further above target.
Income tax will need to rise to fund defence push, Mervyn King says

February 27, 2025

Speaking on Sophy Ridge's show on Sky News, Mervyn King acknowledged the government was in a "very difficult position," but criticised it for a lack of ambition.
Tariffs unlikely to spark persistent inflation, Bank of England rate-setter says

February 26, 2025

Swati Dhingra, a rate-setter at the Bank of England, said Donald Trump’s tariffs would likely push down on domestic inflation as global exporters slashed prices to maintain market share. Dhingra warned that the UK was “particularly sensitive” to changes in imported costs due to its openness, but suggested that the danger of tariff-induced inflation was [...]
‘Delicate time’ for US economy as growth fears build

February 26, 2025

The world's largest economy has been the standout global performer for the past couple of years, with growth far outstripping other advanced economies.
Keir Starmer’s defence pledge will prompt ‘tough choices’ on tax

February 26, 2025

The Prime Minister confirmed yesterday that defence spending will rise to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027, up from 2.3 per cent at the moment.
Is the UK economy on the mend following Budget fallout?

February 26, 2025

The economy is only slightly larger than it was at the time that Labour took office, while GDP per head actually fell in the second half of last year.
Businesses face ‘powder keg’ of costs as Budget tax hikes loom

February 26, 2025

The vast majority of businesses will be forced to change their plans as a result of the government’s tax raid, a new survey shows, which will result in higher prices for consumers and thousands of lost jobs. More than four out of five business leaders (82 per cent) said Labour’s national insurance hike will have [...]

Iniesta face of FedEx-backed Champions of Business list

Iniesta face of FedEx-backed Champions of Business list

White Lotus fans climbed over rocks with bleeding feet to break onto set, says hotel manager

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