

How the Spring Statement will impact your finances
6 snips Mar 26, 2025
Matthew Jenkin, a money writer at Which?, and Susannah Streeter, Head of Money and Markets at Hargreaves Lansdown, dive into the implications of the recent Spring Statement. They analyze the impacts of new tax policies and welfare reforms on personal finances and discuss how inflation affects consumer spending. The conversation also touches on the current banking landscape, highlighting favorable savings rates and easing mortgage conditions. They explore potential ISA reforms, tax changes for the self-employed, and the reactions from financial markets.
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Upgraded Growth Forecast
- The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) upgraded the UK's growth prospects due to government investments.
- This is partly attributed to planned investments in new homes, leading to a more positive outlook.
Savings Advice
- Savers should seek accounts with rates above inflation to avoid losing value.
- Consider instant access accounts at 4.7% or one-year fixes at 4.55%.
ISA Reform Hints
- The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, made no direct mention of ISA changes during her speech.
- However, accompanying documents suggest the government is exploring reforms to encourage stock investments.