Mitchell Labiak

Senior business journalist @BBCNews | former property writer @IChronicle | former news editor @PropertyWeek | Bristolian in Croydon | DMs open (yes to dog pics)

[Mitchell Labiak @Mitchell_Labiak]

The latest predictions for UK growth prospects have been laid out by the IMF.

A mixed forecast. On the one hand, the UK is an outlier, in a good way, but it also says there are dark clouds on the horizon.

My words for @BBCNews:

https://t.co/UTiH6eaPXz

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@BBCNews If this topic sounds familiar, it's because I wrote about it in 2024.

Well, we're looking at again! But are especially keen this time to hear about how to handle bad interviews.

https://t.co/cZ8cEpDVKD

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Looking to speak to people who are willing to talk about terrible job interview experiences for @BBCNews. And I'm also keen to speak to any job experts who have any tips on how to handle bad interviews.

You can email me at [email protected]

#journorequest #prrequest

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I had a long look at the King's tax affairs on Friday, so you don't have to.

So, in case you missed it, here's my article on the three unusual things about his tax bill, which was published on @BBCNews on Saturday.

https://t.co/H58AcSwWh4

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List of Premier League clubs with more goals at the World Cup than Crystal Palace:

End of list.

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Who could be the UK's next chancellor? https://t.co/FKJFGrOK8d

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

My article for @BBCNews:

https://t.co/SMwpGn9Opk

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Spoke on my first-ever @BBCNews podcast - The Global Story - about what has become my favourite topic: prediction markets.

How did they get so big? Where has the demand come from? Where is the trend going?

https://t.co/l33pWRZ6Mm

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On Wednesday night at 11pm on BBC2, I made my TV debut.

I spoke with @BBCNews veteran @JohnSimpsonNews about prediction markets for Unspun World.

Episode is available on iPlayer. I ironed my shirt especially for the occasion.

https://t.co/eHUFTQfZAR

[Mitchell Labiak @Mitchell_Labiak]

@BBCNews It also includes robust defences from prediction market operators.

Thanks to the BBC for its patience, support, and commitment to long-form journalism.

Special thanks to @helennianias from the InDepth team. Without her, this story would never have gotten over the line.

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After three months of reporting, my @BBCNews InDepth on prediction markets has been published.

It's a deep-dive into the online male culture of this fast-growing gambling market as well as as an insight into the many concerns around insider trading and those profiting from war.

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'Monitoring the situation': why young men are drawn to prediction markets https://t.co/qoEFhsFGyz

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UK set to be among worst hit by Trump's 15% global tariff https://t.co/LScnVwNwrl

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Downing Street has said no reciprocal action is "off the table" if the US does not honour its tariff deal with the UK, but added that "no one wants a trade war".

It comes after US President Donald Trump announced a 15% tariff on all countries.

@BBCNews:

https://t.co/iQyMLL7S9B

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After a rocky few months for Novo Nordisk, the Danish maker of Ozempic is fighting back against what it believes are copycat drugs.

My article for @BBCNews:

https://t.co/PRsZifp7CE

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Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices https://t.co/u9RZwcF1ue

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Back from four months of parental leave with a feature on gold.

Like a good night's sleep in our household, its value soared due to scarcity. Unlike a good night's sleep in our household, its value has since slumped.

Read all about it on @BBCNews:

https://t.co/yrkTynk745

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AstraZeneca pauses £200m Cambridge investment https://t.co/K9XXWwYbWm

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Rounding off a bad week for the UK pharmaceutical sector, AstraZeneca has paused its £200m Cambridge investment announced just last year to much fanfare from the previous government.

Myself and Simon Jack for @BBCNews:

https://t.co/VDLVbvxlvO

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What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax? https://t.co/yYVuD6UaTT

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Cutting stamp duty? Replacing council tax? A capital gains tax overhaul?

My @BBCNews explainer on Rachel Reeves' options are for property taxes following several reports that a shake up could be coming in the Budget.

https://t.co/cP0AaaOZ89