Paul Kelso

Business & Economics Correspondent @SkyNews. Previously health, sport and newspapers. Stories, tips & trivia welcome at [email protected]

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Sky's @pkelso has spoken to Rachel Reeves on the upcoming budget, tensions within the Labour party, and the moment she was heckled in a petrol station forecourt.

The Chancellor tells Sky News she will deliver Autumn budget

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The Chancellor has just announced a state-funded “summer savings” scheme including VAT cuts to summer attractions & kids meals. Echoes of a previous troubled summer

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How the economy exceeded expectations in March, and bond markets responded to another day of political chaos
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As the prime minister fights for his political life, the King's speech laid out 35 Bills that will be focus of Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Sky's @PKelso takes a closer look at some of the policies and how they might impact you ⬇️

Politics live 🔗 https://t.co/Mv7yy4qrI6

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Is the UK at risk of running out of jet fuel? ✈️

On the latest edition of #ThisIsWhy, @skynewsniall and @pkelso look at how the war in Iran and the issues in the Strait of Hormuz could impact flights across the world this summer.

Listen here: https://t.co/JNXyhOjuiz

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The big man @pkelso on top form as to why your summer hols might not be as sunny as hoped…

Why airlines are at risk of running out of jet fuel https://t.co/lfutAomUyH

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@pkelso @sofiagymer This was the response I received from the Minister on 17th April https://t.co/COMjCX58XZ

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Could Europe's jet fuel shortage put summer holidays at risk? https://t.co/iADUPlmS4r via @YouTube

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Is your holiday at threat from a jet fuel shortage caused by the Iran war? @sofiagymer & I had a go at answering that question, and learned a very great deal about kerosene supply & demand & how airlines balance the two along the way https://t.co/iADUPlmS4r

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Chancellor responds to inflation figures: "This is not our war, but it is pushing up bills"

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CPI inflation rose to 3.3% in March (from 3% in February) driven largely by fuel prices as the impact of the UA-Israeli attack on Iran begins to show up in UK economic data

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CPI inflation rose to 3.3% in March (from 3% in February) driven largely by fuel prices as the impact of the UA-Israeli attack on Iran begins to show up in UK economic data

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The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.3% in the 12 months to March 2026, up from 3.0% in the 12 months to February 2026.

Read more on the March inflation figures ➡️ https://t.co/IkzAuUmbLX

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Soaring oil and gas prices caused by the Iran war are already pushing up bills, but fertiliser is the third energy price shock and could be baking in food inflation. A short film on the challenge facing British producers, farmers and growers https://t.co/V9nIO6wRAg

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We’ve talked a lot about the Iran war increasing oil & gas prices, but there’s another energy commodity rising fast & baking in future food inflation: fertiliser. Piece here on how British producers, farmers & growers are facing rising costs https://t.co/bZI2qhwMuL

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"There is a challenge around fuel - it is largely at the moment about price."

Sky's @pkelso analyses Fuel Industry UK's comments about petrol supplies remaining 'stable' after Asda warned of temporary shortages at some pumps.

https://t.co/uIuLmkZhQ8

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Energy bills are expected to rise by more than £300 this summer, as the Middle East conflict pushes up wholesale natural gas prices.

Sky's business and economics correspondent @pkelso explains what this means for you

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Student loans explained: Why are they controversial, so expensive, and how come so many graduates will never pay them back https://t.co/9BSsUhWJfI

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Strait of Hormuz will not reopen without a ceasefire, UN maritime chief tells Sky News https://t.co/3cOFS62xnW

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In a war increasingly impacting the flow and price of oil, one country is already emerging as a winner, and it's not even a combatant.

Sky's @pkelso takes a look at how US-Israeli strikes on Iran have sent the oil price soaring - and how Russia is already reaping the benefits.

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BREAKING: There was zero recorded growth in the UK economy in January, according to ONS, and an average growth of 0.2% in the three months leading up to January.

Business and economics correspondent @pkelso breaks down the numbers.

https://t.co/nBwmJ0GFxL

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GDP grew in line with expectations in January, +0.2% in the three months to Jan. Services and production up, but construction contraction continues

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GDP grew 0.2% in the three months to January 2026. Services (+0.2%) and production (+1.3%) both grew but construction (-2.0%) contracted.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/MTKzxymzoq