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Ashley Armstrong is one of the UK’s most respected business journalists. She is currently the only reporter to move directly from The Sun to the Financial Times, underlining both her credibility and influence across the media landscape. The Chief UK Business Correspondent at the Financial Times, Ashley has also been Retail and M&A Editor at The Times, Retail Editor at The Telegraph, and Business Editor at The Sun.
A highly accomplished event host and moderator, Ashley specialises in facilitating engaging and enlightening discussions across every aspect of the financial agenda.
She is also an insightful keynote speaker on markets, M&A, consumer affairs, and personal finance, combining journalistic rigour with clarity and commercial relevance.
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With an impressive career spanning multiple national newsrooms, Ashley Armstrong has been recognised for her reporting on some of the biggest stories in business, such as the implosion of Peter Mandelson’s lobby business Global Counsel.
Whilst at The Sun, Ashley brought some of the biggest business stories to life, including the Liz Truss market meltdown and cost of living crises, as well as editing alongside a range of FTSE 100 chief executives.
Other topics she covered whilst at The Sun include the mini-budget market meltdown, energy crisis, economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ted Baker disappearing from the high street, Carpetright filing for administration, as well as the water watchdog scandal.
Prior to working at The Sun, Ashley worked as a City Reporter for City A.M, a Senior Reporter for Credit Today, a Senior Reporter for Mergermarket, an M&A Editor, Retail Correspondent, and Retail Editor for The Telegraph, and three years as a Retail and M&A Editor for The Times.
Over these years she broke stories regarding the pandemic lockdown, London businesses, European stock takeovers, and retail brands such as WH Smith and Morrisons.
She began her career in financial journalism in 2008, just two weeks before the financial firm Lehman Brothers collapsed.
In 2022 she won the PRCA City Journalist of the Year Award.
She is now a highly sought-after business keynote speaker, event moderator, and corporate host.
Ashley is widely recognised for her ability to explain complex developments shaping the business landscape. Her sharp analysis combined with accessible storytelling makes her a compelling keynote speaker, event host, and moderator.
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One of the Most Respected Business Journalists Chief UK Business Correspondent at Financial Times Former Business Editor at The Sun Business, Retail, Finance, Economics, Gender Gap
