James spent eight years as a financial analyst in the City before deciding he was better at explaining markets than working inside them. He retrained as a journalist in his early forties and found his footing quickly, contributing to business and finance titles across the UK. His writing translates complex economic developments into clear, readable copy without losing the substance. He has a particular interest in how macro trends filter down into everyday business decisions. He lives in London, follows the FTSE with professional curiosity and reads more annual reports than he would ever admit.
UK permanent hiring showed its clearest sign of stabilisation in nearly four years in July, according to the latest KPMG and Recruitment and...
ByJames WhitfieldAugust 10, 2026Government contracts worth millions of pounds will place greater weight on how suppliers create jobs, training and skills opportunities under a revised UK...
ByJames WhitfieldAugust 6, 2026UK vacancies fell again in the three months to June, adding to evidence that employers remain cautious about recruitment. Early estimates from the...
ByJames WhitfieldJuly 30, 2026Government Economic Service careers sit at the centre of how the UK government uses economics to shape policy, spending and long-term decision-making. Professor...
ByJames WhitfieldJuly 29, 2026AI investigation skills are becoming more important in public enforcement as agencies use larger datasets to identify patterns, prioritise cases and support human...
ByJames WhitfieldJuly 6, 2026