The Latest Breaking News from Andy Haldane

Andy Burnham talks about ‘public control’ of the utilities but it’s a minefield. We can lead him through it

Nationalisation is not the ultimate answer for companies like Thames Water – but they could be run for the public benefit, say journalist and economist Will Hutton and former chief economist of the Bank of England Andy Haldane

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

‘We need to be careful’: Andy Burnham’s team keenly aware of fiscal tightrope

Chancellor pick and early policies avoid market meltdown but next week remains ‘moment of real peril’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor

The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed Miliband

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Top Andy Burnham adviser issues stark state pension warning

A TOP adviser to Andy Burnham has issued a stark warning on the state pension, calling the triple lock “unsustainable”

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26

Make pension tax relief only available to savers prepared to invest in UK, Andy Haldane says

British Chambers of Commerce chief calls for ‘home bias’ on retirement savings to close funding gap for SMEs

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

UK needs boldness to tackle underinvestment in UK firms – former Bank economist

Former Bank of England top economist Andy Haldane said action is needed to encourage investment into UK businesses.

Evening Standard · Jun 25

Burnham adviser calls for billions of pounds in borrowing for infrastructure

Exclusive: Jim O’Neill, a former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, says government should spend more on big projects

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Burnham calls for ‘new path for Britain’ as Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened

Burnham hails ‘turning point’ for the country after resounding byelection victory over Reform UK

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run

Labour mayor giving advisory roles to ex-Bank of England economist and others seen as attempt to reassure markets

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18

In this age of global uncertainty, where in the world can we look for guidance?

When Donald Trump stood on the White House lawn in April 2025 holding a large, laminated poster announcing the first round of trade tariffs to be imposed on different countries, the Trade Policy Uncertainty Index shot through the roof.

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025