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Phil Thornton

Phil Thornton is a journalist and consultant covering all areas of business and economics, including macroeconomics, world trade, financial markets and tax and regulation.

<p>Ordinary Russians could lose confidence in the banking system</p>

We have to learn the lessons of the past over sanctions

<p>Sharp rates rises from the Bank of England could trigger a fresh downturn </p>

A steep hike in interest rates would be a mistake

<p>Next month members of the RMT union working on the London Underground will go on strike</p>

What does pressure over wages mean when it comes to industrial action?

<p>The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has some decisions to make </p>

Britain should borrow so we can build back better