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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.

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Economy

UK Permanent Hiring Stabilises After Long Decline

UK permanent hiring showed its clearest sign of stabilisation in nearly four years in July, according to the latest KPMG and Recruitment and...

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Policy

Government Contracts Put Greater Weight on Jobs and Skills

Government contracts worth millions of pounds will place greater weight on how suppliers create jobs, training and skills opportunities under a revised UK...

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Economy

UK Vacancies Fall as Hiring Caution Persists

UK vacancies fell again in the three months to June, adding to evidence that employers remain cautious about recruitment. Early estimates from the...

Professor Brian Bell Assumes Leadership of Government Economic Service
Policy

Government Economic Service Careers Under Brian Bell

Government Economic Service careers sit at the centre of how the UK government uses economics to shape policy, spending and long-term decision-making. Professor...

Professional analysing investigation data across multiple screens
Opinion

AI Investigation Skills and the Rise of Data-Led Public Enforcement

AI investigation skills are becoming more important in public enforcement as agencies use larger datasets to identify patterns, prioritise cases and support human...