Allegra Stratton

Allegra Stratton is a Bloomberg News contributing editor who writes the Readout newsletter. She previously worked in the UK government and is co-founder of Zeroism, a climate and energy consultancy.

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Oil Plunges as US, Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire | Brent fell as much as 17% on Wednesday

Allegra Stratton: Relief Rally... and for Starmer Too?

As everyone looks to see how the Iran ceasefire plays out, Keir Starmer emerges enhanced.

April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Relief Rally... and for Starmer Too?

As everyone looks to see how the Iran ceasefire plays out, Keir Starmer emerges enhanced.

Oil Plunges as US, Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire | Brent fell as much as 17% on Wednesday

April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

Allegra Stratton: UK navigates Trumpian deadline diplomacy

With another Trump deadline and another verbal escalation, the UK distances itself again.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Hosts News Conference

April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Will Trump’s Tirades Help, Not Hurt, Starmer?

The Iran war has hurt the global economy but the diplomatic fallout between the UK and US may help Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Hosts News Conference

March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

Allegra Stratton: The UK’s Kids Aren’t Alright

Some firms may be Londonmaxxing but the capital is now the epicentre of youth joblessness

Commuters As UK Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5-Year High

March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026

Allegra Stratton: The High Price We All Pay for Volatility

The High Price We All Pay for Volatility

Shoppers in London

March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

Allegra Stratton: The UK’s Nuclear Option for Energy

Expensive UK energy leads means turning to options like nuclear or the North Sea.

Rachel Reeves

March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Relief for the UK as the Taco Returns

Some relief for the UK economy as Trump pauses threats to Iran

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu Visits UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Will All the Political Pain Save Starmer?

How the prime minister’s challenges may have a silver lining.

UK Economy Ahead Latest Consumer Inflation Figures

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

Allegra Stratton: The UK-Canada Middle Power Play

The UK and Canada are increasingly aligned, but is Canada leading the way on defence spending?

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney Visits UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

Allegra Stratton: The UK’s HALO Effect

So what exactly will the BOE be thinking?

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Hosts News Conference

March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

Allegra Stratton: The Energy Ink Blot Test

Will the war change views on energy security?

Shell Plc Petrol Stations Ahead Of Earnings

March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Releasing Oil… and Emails

UK to Release Trove of Mandelson Papers as Starmer Faces Heat

March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Will Pressure at US Pumps Help Starmer?

Rachel Reeves ahead of a G-7 Finance Ministers video call, on March 9.

March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026

Allegra Stratton: How Much Longer Will This Go on for?

BRITAIN-POLITICS-ENERGY

March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Keir Starmer Outclassed on Trump Pushback

SPAIN-POLITICS-SANCHEZ

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Trumping the UK Spring Fiscal Statement

The Houses Of Parliament Ahead Of UK Spring Forecast

February 27, 2026

February 27, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Re-plumbing the UK Political Landscape

Gorton and Denton by-election

February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Will By-Election Make Keir Green With Envy?

February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

Allegra Stratton: Is There a Sting in the US-UK Fairy Tale?

President Trump Meets UK Primes Minister Starmer At White House

February 20, 2026

February 20, 2026

How the Epstein Files Caught Up with Former Prince Andrew

The arrest of King Charles’s brother over alleged misconduct tied to Jeffrey Epstein puts the UK royal family in uncharted territory. Mishal Husain looks at the fallout.

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