Wake Up to Money Santa tightens his belt
Dec 18, 2025
Yogita Bauer, managing director of Time Clinic Medical Aesthetics in London, shares insights on the latest trends in aesthetic treatments and the shifting demands of clients. She highlights how seasonal changes impact treatment preferences and discusses what to expect in 2025. The conversation also delves into the implications of falling interest rates on small businesses and consumers, suggesting a potential revival in spending in the coming years. Overall, it's an engaging look at the intersection of aesthetics and economic factors.
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Rates Likely To Fall Soon
- Inflation has slowed enough that markets and analysts broadly expect a Bank of England rate cut imminently.
- A rate cut would push base rates to the lowest since Jan 2023 and could boost household spending into 2026.
BP's New CEO Signals Strategy Shift
- BP's CEO change signals a strategic shift and investor desire for clearer direction after recent upheaval.
- Appointing Meg O'Neill from Woodside likely signals more focus on gas and pragmatic cost-cutting.
A Historic External Appointment
- Meg O'Neill will be the first external and first female CEO of BP, breaking the firm's long internal-promotion pattern.
- Her Woodside background suggests a stronger emphasis on gas rather than low-carbon investments.