EPISODE · Mar 28, 2025 · 45 MIN
Disability benefit cuts and limited fiscal headroom: Reflections on the spring statement
from The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast · host Hannah Randolph, Joao Sousa, Mairi Spowage
PARTICIPANTSDr Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of StrathclydeProfessor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of StrathclydeTIME 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?
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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.
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