Description
FAI Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Direction João Sousa join economist Hannah Randolph to talk about fiscal policy decisions over the last week. We discuss the economic conditions leading up to the spring statement, the chancellor’s decisions and how they affect Scotland, and what might happen in the future.
Time stamps
(0:30) Economic conditions leading up to the spring statement
(16:15) What announcements were made and how do they affect Scotland?
(21:10) OBR estimates for policy costs and savings
(30:25) What fiscal policy changes might we expect later this year?
(37:40) What are the UK’s prospects for growth?
| Period | 28 Mar 2025 |
|---|---|
| Degree of Recognition | National |
Keywords
- UK economy
- UK budget
- Fiscal policy
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