The Rest Is Money

98.⁠ ⁠Why Reeves Is Struggling To Find Taxes

Oct 2, 2024
Rachel Reeves, a prominent politician known for her budget proposals, discusses the implications of changing pensions tax relief. She reveals how such changes could trigger strikes among public sector workers. The conversation also highlights the potential downsides of raising capital gains tax rates and their unexpected effects on government revenue. Additionally, they delve into Blackstone's massive £10 billion investment in North East England, aimed at constructing Europe's largest AI data centre, and the economic opportunities and concerns that come with it.
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