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Robert Peston
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Transform economic understanding with Robert Peston, speaker, political and financial expert. Robert works with audiences to decode complex economic issues and political developments, delivering award-winning insights as ITV Political Editor and host of "Peston."
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Robert Peston is ITV’s Political Editor and the host of the programme "Peston". He covers developments in Westminster and interviews key figures in politics and news. He also co-hosts the podcast "The Rest Is Money" with Steph McGovern, where they discuss economic issues and clarify financial terminology.
Before joining ITV, Robert was the BBC’s Economics Editor, where he reported on the implications of economic changes in the UK and abroad. As the BBC’s Business Editor, he broke significant stories related to the global financial crisis, including the issues at Northern Rock and RBS, the rescue of HBOS, and the broader credit crunch and austerity measures.
Robert has held important roles at major publications, including City and Assistant Editor of the Sunday Telegraph and Financial Editor of the Financial Times. At the FT, he was part of the editorial board and served as Political Editor and Banking Editor, as well as founding the investigations unit.
In addition to his television work, Robert is known for his online journalism and has authored several books, including "How Do We Fix This Mess?" and "Who Runs Britain?", which analyse the 2008 financial crisis. His book "Bust?" addresses the current state of the economy and the need for reform, while his work "WTF?" offers insights into global issues and potential solutions.
Robert has received over thirty journalism awards, including the Royal Television Society's Journalist of the Year and the Wincott Prize for financial journalism. He has produced and presented documentaries on various topics, including China’s economy and the EU referendum.
Outside journalism, he founded the education charity Speakers for Schools and is Vice President of Hospice UK.
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In this session, Robert Peston delivers a broad economic and political overview of where the UK currently stands and where it's headed. Robert explores various industries and AI specifically, looking at what it means for the economy and politics as well as its real-world applications.
Book Robert Peston to gain unparalleled insights into politics and economics. His expertise, engaging storytelling, and ability to decode complex issues will inspire your team, spark meaningful discussions, and equip them with knowledge to navigate today’s challenges. Don’t miss the chance to learn from a leading voice in journalism.
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Robert Peston draws on his background as a political editor and economics journalist to frame sessions as a current-affairs briefing, combining on-the-ground reporting from Westminster with analysis of macroeconomic trends, including the economic and political implications of AI.
Robert Peston's session covers the UK's economic and political outlook, the role of artificial intelligence in the economy and public life, and real-world applications of AI across industries. He is ITV's Political Editor and host of "Peston", with a career spanning the BBC, the Financial Times, and the Sunday Telegraph, over thirty journalism awards including the Royal Television Society's Journalist of the Year, and authorship of books examining the 2008 financial crisis and the current state of the UK economy.
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