31st January 2025 The slower than expected house price growth was “not too surprising given the rise in quoted mortgage rates at the end of last year”, said Alex Kerr, economist at the consultancy Capital Economics. View article
Reeves may need to raise taxes by £20bn in autumn after UK borrowing rises Alex Kerr, a UK economist at Capital Economics, said the OBR downgrade could force the chancellor to implement either further spending cuts or tax rises. He said a recent U-turn on cuts to the winter... 20th June 2025 · The Guardian
UK borrowing falls in May after higher tax on businesses Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said the chancellor would need to find an addition £13 billion to 23 billion at the budget to maintain her fiscal buffer at the budget. “With the gilt market... 20th June 2025 · The Times
UK house prices rise as fall after end of stamp duty holiday looks like a blip Alex Kerr, UK Economist at the consultancy Capital Economics, said: “The increase in Nationwide house prices adds to the evidence that the recent soft patch for the housing market was a temporary blip... 2nd June 2025 · The Times
