Julian Harris

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Voters Head To The Polls In The UK Local Elections

The Mystery of Britain’s Lopsided Growth Data

Economists, including at the Bank of England, suspect something is wrong with the numbers

May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

The Mystery of Britain’s Lopsided Growth Data

Economists, including at the Bank of England, suspect something is wrong with the numbers

Voters Head To The Polls In The UK Local Elections

May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

Reeves, Rifts and Rising Yields

The economic fallout from war on Iran is testing the relationship between the UK Chancellor and US Treasury Secretary

US President Donald Trump's UK Visit Shifts From Pomp to Politics and Investment

April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026

Bailey Refuses to Play Musical Chairs as Oil Price Goes Wild

Bank of England Governor knows his rate-setters are in an extremely tricky position

Bank Of England Holds Rates as MPC Considers Hikes Ahead

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

London Mayor Khan Says Farage’s Reform Is ‘Poor Man’s MAGA’

Sadiq Khan on April 28.

April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026

Charles Brings Calm Diplomacy to Trump’s Pomp

Relations between the UK and the US are at their lowest ebb in decades.

US President Donald Trump and King Charles III

April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

Starmer Will Keep Fighting, Like His Football Team

Starmer and Arsenal both face threats from Manchester way

Arsenal v Bournemouth - Premier League

April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026

Robbins’ Mandelson Drama Puts Spotlight Back on Starmer

The PM is still under pressure after ex-civil servant survives a parliamentary grilling

Trump Touts ‘Full’ US-UK Trade Pact After Weeks Of Talks

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

Defiant Starmer to Defend Himself in Commons Over Mandelson

Keir Starmer during Prime Minister's Questions on April 15.

April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Julian Harris: Labour’s Angry, and Wants Voters to Know It

Judging the public mood is a crucial and daunting task for politicians.

UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves Presents Her Spring Forecast

April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Julian Harris: Reeves Takes the Hit From Trump’s Iran ‘Folly’

Downing Street’s patience is running out as Britain braces for economic pain

UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves Interview

April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Julian Harris: UK Still Wary of Russia But Can’t Take Its Eyes Off Iran

Keir Starmer’s electoral hopes depend on a genuine reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Keir Starmer

April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

UK Urges for Inclusion of Lebanon in US-Iran Ceasefire

Beirut

April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

Julian Harris: Markets Are Listening to Trump a Lot More Than Bailey

Markets are hanging on to Donald Trump’s words while seemingly ignoring Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey. That might be because we’ve been here before.

Day One Of IIF Annual Membership Meeting

March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026

Julian Harris: Trump Blasts Britain While Courting the King

Britain’s special relationship with the US is under strain as Donald Trump lashes out over Iran. But at least the US President still likes King Charles — not to mention Nigel Farage.

US President Donald Trump and King Charles III

March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Julian Harris: Britain Gets Kicked Around Like a Football (Again)

Iran war kicks British economy toward the bottom of the G-7

President Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting

March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Starmer Dismisses Mandelson-Epstein Theories Over Stolen Phone

Starmer Plays Down Mandelson-Epstein Theories Over Stolen Phone

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

Julian Harris: Reeves Stands Firm on Energy Support

Rachel Reeves has all but ruled out a blanket energy support package — but on the details, she’s still playing for time. Get the Readout with Julian Harris.

UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves Interview

March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

Julian Harris: Living in Britain Just Got a Lot More Expensive

As the Bank of England stands ready to raise interest rates, Brits have nowhere to hide from rising living costs.

Bank Of England Monetary Policy Report News Conference

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

UK Green Party Leader Calls for Wealth Tax, Energy Bailout

Green Party Annual Autumn Conference

March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

Julian Harris: Rachel Reeves’ Vision for Staying in the Job

Chancellor Rachel Reeves put the spotlight on herself at today’s Mais lecture — revealing a determination to fight on. Get the Readout with Julian Harris.

UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves Interview