Starmer names former Bank deputy governor as his chief economic adviser
Appointment of Minouche Shafik announced after series of economic missteps by Downing StreetBusiness live – latest updatesThe former Bank of England deputy governor Minouche Shafik is set to join Keir Starmer’s team as chief economic adviser.In a boost to the prime minister’s office in the...
<p>Appointment of Minouche Shafik announced after series of economic missteps by Downing Street</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/aug/29/uk-business-confidence-rises-economy-fears-stock-market-bonds-inflation-business-live-news-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The former Bank of England deputy governor <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jan/22/minouche-shafik-the-idea-that-you-are-successful-because-you-are-hardworking-is-pernicious">Minouche Shafik</a> is set to join Keir Starmer’s team as chief economic adviser.</p><p>In a boost to the prime minister’s office in the run-up to the autumn budget, Lady Shafik is expected to take on the role after a year heading a Foreign Office review of the government’s foreign aid spending.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/aug/29/starmer-names-former-bank-of-england-deputy-governor-as-his-chief-economic-adviser">Continue reading...</a>
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