Spring Statement & the Middle East crisis: what they mean for your finances

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement this week - a speech that the government hoped beforehand would be a non-event with no new policy announcements. But has the war in the Middle East cast doubts and uncertainty over the future of this government’s fiscal aspirations?In this episode, Which? Money’s Matthew Jenkin joins us to talk through the biggest headlines from the Chancellor’s speech and how the economic forecasts could impact your own day-to-day spending.Plus, Frances Haque, Santander’s chief economist analyses whether or not the government’s spending plans could be scuppered as a result of the knock-on impact of heightened tensions in the Middle East.Read more about the Spring Statement on our website & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletterGet in touch with us via email - [email protected] listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membershipBecome a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance and receive the Money magazine

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