Wake Up to Money Off to uni?
Sep 12, 2025
Deirdre McGettrick, CEO of YouFurnish.com, discusses the booming student accommodation market and the rising challenges of rent pressures. George Godber shares insights on the UK's investment environment amidst economic uncertainties. Frances Huck analyzes the impact of recent strikes and the need for government actions on workers' rights. The conversation also highlights a quirky entrepreneurial story of a Tinder date turning into a business venture, illustrating the humorous side of launching a startup amidst these economic themes.
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Certainty Drives Investment Decisions
- Businesses and investors cite uncertainty as the main deterrent to UK investment decisions.
- Guests link lost projects like MSD's move to policy unpredictability and regulatory/pricing concerns.
Policy And Pricing Undermine Life Sciences Appeal
- UK life sciences should attract investment due to talent clusters, but pricing and NHS revenue clawbacks deter launches.
- Around 30% of drugs available in the EU aren't launched in the UK, harming attractiveness.
Provide Clear Policy To Unlock Investment
- Firms want clear, stable policy to restore business confidence ahead of investment and hiring decisions.
- The delayed budget and tax uncertainty are already depressing hiring and capital plans.