Helia Ebrahimi
Economics Correspondent at Channel 4 News
Economics Correspondent Channel 4 News .Reporting on monetary & fiscal policy + what it means for households + inequality. PP: Bank crises + health economics
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1 week ago |
channel4.com | Helia Ebrahimi
The clash between Israel and Iran has put the world’s oil markets on edge. Prices have slipped back after surging on Friday last week. Financial markets are watching to see if conflict interrupts the flow of oil and gas from the region, which so much of the world depends on. So, what are the risks for the global economy?
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1 week ago |
channel4.com | Helia Ebrahimi
‘Awful April’ has dealt a blow to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves today. The UK economy shrank by 0.3% that month, undermining her hope for extra money to help pay for public services.
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1 week ago |
channel4.com | Helia Ebrahimi
We take a look at what the figures say – and what the Spending Review means for public spending in real terms.
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1 week ago |
channel4.com | Helia Ebrahimi
There’s been a sharp drop in the number of people employed in the UK, down by 109,000 in May alone according to official figures. The fall comes at an awkward moment for the government, when it is trying to talk up its plans for more economic growth and new jobs.
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2 weeks ago |
channel4.com | Helia Ebrahimi
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is currently putting the finishing touches to the spending review she’ll unveil on Wednesday after finally reaching a deal with the Home Office. It’s expected to include more funding for the NHS, schools, defence and various infrastructure projects. But that money has to come from somewhere.
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