Grant Fitzner

Grant Fitzner

economist United Kingdom

Grant Fitzner is the chief economist at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the UK. He recently commented on the impact of new VAT charges on private schools and the one-off nature of their influence on inflation rates.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
66,327
Power
2,638$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 5.50 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 66,327 $2,700,000 2,638$
Totals 2 67,886,011 66,327 $2,700,000 2,638$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said that while spending on public services and benefits were both up on October last year, this was more than offset by increased receipts from taxes and National Insurance contributions. 5

BBC: Government borrowing for October higher than expected

United Kingdom United Kingdom: ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner explained that inflation eased in October due to lower gas and electricity prices. 6

BBC: UK inflation rate falls to 3.6% in year to October

United Kingdom United Kingdom: ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said the 'hefty' increase of 30.2% in air fares between June and July was the biggest jump for that period since the collection of monthly data began in 2001. 7

BBC: Air fares and food prices push rate up to 3.8% in July

Nigeria Nigeria: ONS acting director general, Grant Fitzner, noted that significant increases in household bills caused inflation to climb steeply. 5

The Punch: UK inflation hits 15-month high as utility bills soar

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Grant Fitzner, chief economist at the ONS, said the rise in borrowing was despite the government receiving a 'substantial boost in income' from taxation. 5

BBC: Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal