With the UK’s Autumn Budget fast approaching, UK Chief Economist Jack Meaning joins Ronnie Wexler on the Barclays Brief to discuss what’s really driving the UK economic outlook. They discuss Jack's latest report published in partnership with The Institute of Fiscal Studies. They explore the short- and medium-term prospects for growth, examine why inflation remains persistent, consider where AI fits into the UK’s plans for prosperity, and assess how tax and spend policy decisions could shape the path to recovery. The episode also examines what recent moves in the gilt market reveal about investor confidence and the political challenges facing the Chancellor this autumn.

Tune in for sharp insights on the UK economy at an important crossroads.

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