Emily Hohler
Emily has worked as a journalist for more than thirty years and was formerly Assistant Editor of MoneyWeek, which she helped launch in 2000. Prior to this, she was Deputy Features Editor of The Times and a Commissioning Editor for The Independent on Sunday and The Daily Telegraph. She has written for most of the national newspapers including The Times, the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, The Evening Standard and The Daily Mail, She interviewed celebrities weekly for The Sunday Telegraph and wrote a regular column for The Evening Standard. As Political Editor of MoneyWeek, Emily has covered subjects from Brexit to the Gaza war.
Aside from her writing, Emily trained as Nutritional Therapist following her son's diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes in 2011 and now works as a practitioner for Nature Doc, offering one-to-one consultations and running workshops in Oxfordshire.
Latest articles by Emily Hohler
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South Korea's martial law turmoil: what it means for the economy
A shock declaration of martial law in South Korea was swiftly put down, but it exposed the nation's vulnerable democracy. What happens now?
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German chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapses – what went wrong?
EU Economy After Olaf Scholz fired a key minister, Germany's coalition has collapsed. But political turmoil in the country couldn’t have come at a worse time
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Japan enters an era of political instability
The result of the general election in Japan has thrown the country into uncertain times, politically
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Is HS2 back on the government's agenda?
The government is rethinking what to do about HS2 – Britain’s farcical train project.
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Why did Britain give the Chagos Islands back?
What is the deal with the Chagos Islands and what role do the Tories play?
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Keir Starmer's 100 days in office: chaos and misery
Keir Starmer has achieved 100 days in office. The bumbling and grasping prime minister needs a guiding mission
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Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba calls snap election – why now?
The new leader, Shigeru Ishiba, has called a snap election seeking a new mandate just three days into his post. What does this mean for the country's economy?
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Britain’s stifling tax burden
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement will see the tax burden rise in each of the next 5 years.
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When will the general election be?
The general election is likely to be sometime in 2024 and Keir Starmer is the favourite to win.
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EU tightens the noose on Russia
News Brussels has proposed a ban on all Russian oil imports. Could that work? Emily Hohler reports
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Rishi Sunak's multibillion-pound tax raid
News Rishi Sunak is seeking to fill a £300bn-sized hole in the public books. Investors beware, says Emily Hohler
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EU throws green spanner in the works of global trade
Features Europe has big plans for the environment – but making them work without damaging world trade will be a challenge.
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Michael Bloomberg: a master of many guises
Profiles Michael Bloomberg launched his financial data company after getting fired from Wall Street. Could the billionaire media magnate and former New York mayor now become president?
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China sits out protests in Hong Kong
Features Beijing may be using harsh language against the protesters in Hong Kong, but if you read between the lines, it is clear that it is treading carefully.
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The prime minister’s big gamble
Features The prime minister says he’s ready to bet on a no-deal Brexit. He might prefer an election.
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Boris Johnson and the irresistible rise of “cakeism”
Features But will dabblers in it meet with a sticky end? Emily Hohler reports.
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Get set for a Tory Party spending spree
Features Both candidates for the Tory Party leadership could squander the fiscal restraint of the past few years. Emily Hohler reports.
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Will Trump’s visit to North Korea lead to a nuclear deal?
Features Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea this week. But will anything come of it?
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Theresa May’s vanity projects
Features Now that Brexit is no longer her problem, Prime Minister Theresa May has been making a flurry of spending pledges to shore up her legacy – which the chancellor, Philip Hammond, has been furiously resisting.
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How will Boris Johnson bring about Brexit?
Features It’s far from obvious how Boris Johnson, the man likely to be the next PM, will achieve his goals.
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Who will deliver Brexit?
Features The Tories have one issue on their plate – Brexit. And it’s seasoned with plenty of snake oil, says Emily Hohler.
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Tories discover the magic money tree
Features Many of the ten Tory leadership candidates have are making reckless promises about their tax and spending plans.
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Who will be the next PM?
Features The next PM will be decided by 124,000 Tory party members. But will a new PM change anything?
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May’s last stand
Features The prime minister’s “new deal” smelt fishily familiar. MPs are likely to pass on it. Emily Hohler reports.
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