About me

I lead the FT's 'computational journalism' team — a group of reporters, engineers and data scientists who trial new story-finding techniques. We use data engineering and a range of modern techniques - including AI, machine learning and satellite technology - to tell stories that are beyond the reach of more traditional journalism.

I joined the FT in 2008, where I have worked as a leader writer, education correspondent and comment editor. I spent seven years away - including five as BBC Newsnight's public policy editor.

I have won awards from the Royal Television Society, the British Journalism Awards, the Royal Statistical Society and the Harold Wincott Foundation, as well a BAFTA nomination and a visiting fellowship to the Institute of Education.

Recent highlights

Crypto

Crypto coin for Russian shadow payments moves $9bn

The A7A5 token aims to facilitate financial flows disrupted after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, demonstrating the continuing role of digital assets in sanctions evasion.

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AI reporting

Vladimir Putin’s war economy is cooling, but Russians still feel richer

Salary growth for new hires is slowing, according to a Financial Times analysis of millions of online job adverts, yet it is not enough to shift public opinion on the war.

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Radar Analysis

Europe builds for war as arms factories expand at triple speed

A Financial Times radar analysis reveals the historic scale of rearmament across the continent, stretching over 7mn sq metres of new factory and ammunition plant development.

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