Top 10 U.K. Journalists in Finance

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John Gapper

Outlet/Affiliation: Financial Times
Location: London, UK

John Gapper is the Chief UK Business Columnist at Financial Times, writing keen analysis on companies, markets, and global business trends. He’s covered banking, media, and policy from London, New York, and Tokyo, and is respected for sharp, insightful commentary.

X: @johngapperFollowers: 28K

John Stepek

Outlet/Affiliation: Bloomberg News
Location: London, UK

John Stepek is a Senior Reporter at Bloomberg News and author of The Skeptical Investor. He writes the daily newsletter Money Distilled, offering insights into markets, economics, and personal finance. Previously, he spent 17 years at Money Week serving as web editor, editor, then executive editor.

X: @John_StepekFollowers: 20K

Tara Evans

Outlet/Affiliation: The Sun
Location: London, UK

Tara Evans is the Head of Consumer at The Sun, where she leads coverage on personal finance, household bills, retail trends, and economic policies affecting everyday consumers. With a strong focus on cost-of-living issues, she delivers accessible, practical reporting on how financial news impacts UK households.

X: @taraevansFollowers: 12K

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Richard Partington

Outlet/Affiliation: The Guardian
Location: London, UK

Richard Partington is the Senior Economics Correspondent at The Guardian, where he covers UK fiscal policy, Bank of England interest rate decisions, financial regulation, and the broader economic impact of inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. His reporting regularly examines how government policy, central banking, and global economy.

X: @RJPartingtonFollowers: 8K

Patrick Hosking

Outlet/Affiliation: The Times
Location: London, UK

Patrick Hosking is the Financial Editor at The Times, providing authoritative commentary on financial markets, corporate finance, and investment trends. His columns are known for their insightful analysis and clarity.

X: @HoskingTheTimesFollowers: 7.7K

Lynsey Barber

Outlet/Affiliation: The Sun
Location: London, United Kingdom

Lynsey is a personal finance and consumer money journalist at The Sun, helping readers navigate mortgages, savings, insurance, and everyday budget choices. She covers real-world financial issues with a practical lens and explains complex topics in clear, actionable terms.

X: @lynseybarberFollowers: 6.6K

Phillip Inman

Outlet/Affiliation: Guardian
Location: London, UK

Phillip Inman is the Senior Economics Writer at The Guardian, where he reports on macroeconomic trends, UK fiscal policy, pensions, and banking regulation. His coverage often focuses on how economic policy decisions and financial market shifts impact public services, consumer finances, and the broader economy.

X: @phillipinmanFollowers: 4K

Ali Hussain

Outlet/Affiliation: The Times and The Sunday Times
Location: London, UK

Ali Hussain is the Chief Money Reporter for The Times and The Sunday Times, with over fifteen years covering personal finance, pensions, investments, taxes, and fraud.

X: @AlihussainSTFollowers: 4K

Sam Walker

Outlet/Affiliation: The Sun
Location: United Kingdom

Sam Walker is a consumer reporter at The Sun, covering money-saving tips, insurance, and everyday finance issues. His reporting focuses on helping readers make smarter choices with their money. He regularly highlights real-world examples and practical advice for navigating personal finance.

X: @SamWalkerTheSUNFollowers: 1K

Helen Kirrane

Outlet/Affiliation: Daily Mail
Location: London, United Kingdom

Helen Kirrane is a Finance reporter at Daily Mail UK, where she writes about savings, mortgages, pensions, and consumer financial issues. She focuses on helping readers make informed money decisions through clear, practical reporting.

X: @HelenKirraneFollowers: 500

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*Data as of February 2025