Opinion
Hamish McRae
Ian BirrellYasmin Alibhai-BrownEmma BarnettSimon KelnerEsther WalkerVicky SprattMore i Columnists
avatar image

Hamish McRae

Hamish McRae is an award-winning business and economics journalist. He writes a weekly column for i.

Article thumbnail: Food prices are still up 9.2 per cent from a year ago and have been one of the main drivers of the recent surge in inflation more generally (Photo: Image Source/Getty Images)
Hamish McRae

Food prices won't change much in the coming years - but food quality will

Global warming will continue to put pressure on supplies for the foreseeable future - which could continue to drive a surge in inflation

Hamish McRae

The era of ultra-cheap money is over - here's what that means for you

Hamish McRae

The economic impact of Cleverly's migration plan

Article thumbnail: Former Wilko chair Lisa Wilkinson appearing before the Business and Trade Select Committee in the House of Commons, London answering questions on the subject of the collapse of Wilko. Picture date: Tuesday November 28, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story CITY Wilko. Photo credit should read: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire
Hamish McRae

The most striking aspect of the Autumn Statement was what wasn't said

Hamish McRae

Who would want to be a central banker?

Article thumbnail: Couple celebrating moving day, mortgage, and relocation concept.
Article thumbnail: Couple celebrating moving day, mortgage, and relocation concept.
Article thumbnail: MORECAMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 05: The closed and shuttered ticket office at Morecambe Station on July 05, 2023 in Morecambe, United Kingdom. The Rail Delivery Group backed by the government has announced the closure of most of England's train ticket offices in a bid to "modernise" the network and save money. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: MORECAMBE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 05: The closed and shuttered ticket office at Morecambe Station on July 05, 2023 in Morecambe, United Kingdom. The Rail Delivery Group backed by the government has announced the closure of most of England's train ticket offices in a bid to "modernise" the network and save money. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: Canary Wharf as seen in epic cloudy panoramic view, Maritime Museum, Old Royal Naval College and London Skyline from Greenwich Park during the day in London England. Canary Wharf is a secondary central financial and business district CBD of London, with many banks located there, skyscraper and many under construction with modern architecture high with glass facade buildings. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: Canary Wharf as seen in epic cloudy panoramic view, Maritime Museum, Old Royal Naval College and London Skyline from Greenwich Park during the day in London England. Canary Wharf is a secondary central financial and business district CBD of London, with many banks located there, skyscraper and many under construction with modern architecture high with glass facade buildings. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: File photo dated 18/11/22 of the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who overseen a dramatic 12 months which has seen households hit by rampant inflation and rising borrowing costs. In October last year, the long-time frontbencher was thrust into the key position after his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng resigned from the post. Since then, Mr Hunt has faced pressure and scrutiny from virtually every angle. He has faced challenges ranging from volatility in the mortgage market to accusations of supermarkets profiteering, as food became sharply more expensive. Issue date: Saturday October 14, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story CITY Hunt KeyMoments. Photo credit should read: Aaron Chown/PA Wire
Article thumbnail: File photo dated 18/11/22 of the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who overseen a dramatic 12 months which has seen households hit by rampant inflation and rising borrowing costs. In October last year, the long-time frontbencher was thrust into the key position after his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng resigned from the post. Since then, Mr Hunt has faced pressure and scrutiny from virtually every angle. He has faced challenges ranging from volatility in the mortgage market to accusations of supermarkets profiteering, as food became sharply more expensive. Issue date: Saturday October 14, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story CITY Hunt KeyMoments. Photo credit should read: Aaron Chown/PA Wire