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Paul Dales
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Paul Dales is the chief economist at Capital Economics.
Notable Quotes
"The big reduction in public borrowing and surge in retail sales in January support other evidence that the economy started the year looking a lot healthier."View Story →
"the new year resolution health-kick has made the economy look more healthy"View Story →
"the new year resolution health-kick has made the economy look more healthy."View Story →
"The economy started the year looking a lot healthier and will give the chancellor something positive to point to in her fiscal statement on 3 March."View Story →
"The economy started the year looking a lot healthier and will give the chancellor something positive to point to in her fiscal statement on 3 March."View Story →
"The big reduction in public borrowing and surge in retail sales in January support other evidence that the economy started the year looking a lot healthier."View Story →
"The new year resolution health-kick has made the economy look more healthy."View Story →
"The growth in May is not a bad welcome gift for incoming PM Andy Burnham."View Story →
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July 23, 2026UK economy returns to growth in May
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
July 16, 2026Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.
March 3, 2026New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge
Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.
February 20, 2026UK government finances better than expected in January
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
February 20, 2026