23rd August 2024 Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said: “Overall, today’s release highlights the tight fiscal backdrop that the chancellor faces ahead of her first Budget on 30 October.” View article
Public sector pay fuels unexpected rise in government borrowing “October’s borrowing figures underline the little wiggle room the chancellor has to significantly increase day-to-day spending,” Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said. “If she does want to... 22nd November 2024 · The Times
UK government borrowing for October exceeds forecasts at £17.4bn Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said October’s “disappointing” public finances figures “underline the fiscal challenge that the chancellor still faces, despite the big increases in spending... 22nd November 2024 · Financial Times
UK house prices hit record high in October, says Halifax Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said rises in interest swap rates — derivative products that track interest rate expectations on which mortgage rates are based — especially since last week... 7th November 2024 · Financial Times
