UK Budget Review [Podcast] EP69

Fox, Calum and Spowage, Mairi (2023) UK Budget Review [Podcast] EP69. Fraser of Allander Institute, Glasgow.

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Abstract

This week Calum Fox is joined by FAI director Mairi Spowage to discuss the latest news from the UK Budget. For more analysis on Wednesday’s Budget, check out our UK Budget blog: https://fraserofallander.org/uk-budget-2023-our-first-look-at-what-it-means-for-scotland/ Time Stamps: (00:48) The OBR’s GDP forecast. (02:52) The OBR’s inflation forecast. (O4:22) The UK’s public finances. (07:31) What is the UK budget and why is it important? (09:36) What additional funding does the Chancellor’s announcements generate? (11:15) Changes to childcare support. (14:41) The Energy Bills Support Scheme. (17:55) Disability Payment reforms. (20:15) Changes to alcohol duty.