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UK names Brian Bell as government's new chief economic adviser

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Posted on February 13, 2026

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LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The British government on Friday named Brian Bell as the new chief economic adviser to finance minister Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the macroeconomy

Brian Bell Appointed as Chief Economic Adviser to UK Government

Appointment of Chief Economic Adviser

LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The British government on Friday named Brian Bell as the new chief economic adviser to finance minister Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the macroeconomy and fiscal policy.

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(Reporting by Sam TabahritiEditing by William Schomberg)

Key Takeaways

  • Brian Bell appointed as UK's chief economic adviser.
  • He will assist finance minister Rachel Reeves.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer is also involved.
  • Focus on macroeconomy and fiscal policy.
  • Appointment announced in London.

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What is macroeconomy?
Macroeconomy is the branch of economics that studies the behavior and performance of an economy as a whole, focusing on aggregate changes in the economy.
What is economic growth?
Economic growth is the increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, typically measured by GDP.

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