Appointment of Nemat “Minouche” Shafik announced after series of economic missteps by Downing Street

Appointment of Nemat “Minouche” Shafik announced after series of economic missteps by Downing Street

Minouche Shafik to join No 10 as chief economic adviser despite controversial tenure at Columbia University

Baroness Minouche Shafik is set to be hired as the Prime Minister's chief economic adviser in the latest revamp of No 10's top team.

The moves indicate that Starmer believes he needs better economic advice before a budget later this year that is expected to include further tax rises.