Grant Fitzner
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.
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Grant Fitzner is the ONS's chief economist discussing inflation drivers.
Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show
United Kingdom· 2026-01-22
Grant Fitzner is the chief economist at the Office for National Statistics, noting the decreases in food prices driving inflation down.
Lower clothing prices help inflation fall by more than expectedUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-17
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.
Government borrowing for October higher than expectedUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-21
ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner explained that inflation eased in October due to lower gas and electricity prices.
UK inflation rate falls to 3.6% in year to OctoberUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
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.
Air fares and food prices push rate up to 3.8% in JulyUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-20
ONS acting director general, Grant Fitzner, noted that significant increases in household bills caused inflation to climb steeply.
UK inflation hits 15-month high as utility bills soar
Nigeria· 2025-05-21
Grant Fitzner, chief economist at the ONS, said the rise in borrowing was despite the government receiving a 'substantial boost in income' from taxation.
Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade dealUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-23
Grant Fitzner is the chief economist at the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
UK inflation falls as price of petrol dropsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-16
Grant Fitzner explained the one-off impact of the VAT charge on private schools on inflation.
Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school feesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19
