Alan Wheatley |

Alan Wheatley is a journalist and editor. He was formerly global economics correspondent at Reuters, where his foreign postings included Beijing, Tokyo, Washington, New York, Paris and Frankfurt. He is the editor and co-author of the book Power of Currencies, Currencies of Power and is an associate fellow in international economics at Chatham House.

Analysis

Britain’s magical thinking on EU trade

by Alan Wheatley | 15.08.2017

The UK calls its post-Brexit customs proposal innovative. The European Parliament’s negotiator is nearer the mark, dismissing it as fantasy.

Analysis

Weakening UK growth adds to May’s perils

by Alan Wheatley | 03.07.2017

As economy loses altitude, consumers rack up debt and plunder savings to keep spending. Manufacturing and exports are not taking up slack.

Comment

Services without a smile

by Alan Wheatley | 22.05.2017

Brexit clouds hang over UK’s vast service sector. From airlines to architects, Britain counts regulatory cost of life outside the EU.

Comment

Brexiters shouldn’t toast Trump just yet

by Alan Wheatley | 11.11.2016

Anti-EU campaigners are jubilant at having a fellow nationalist in the White House. But Trump’s policies spell immense risk for the UK.

Comment

Economy’s first Brexit bills fall due

by Alan Wheatley | 22.07.2016

No one told us this would happen! Chancellor opens door to radical policy rethink as economy probably heads into recession.