Wake Up to Money The biggest week of the year?
Nov 24, 2025
Jane Foley, Head of FX Strategy at Rabobank, dives into the complexities of market uncertainty driven by budget leaks and inflation concerns. She highlights the significance of taxation choices for investors amidst rising UK debt levels. Tom Coppess, from the Coppess Partnership, shares insights on seasonal trading, notably his turkey business’s challenges with staffing and pricing amidst rising costs. Both guests emphasize the need for solid decisions to reinvigorate business confidence as the festive season approaches.
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Uncertainty Eats Business Confidence
- Prolonged pre-budget uncertainty hinders business decision-making and investment.
- Jane Foley says clarity from the Chancellor will help firms plan and reduce market nervousness.
Scaling For Christmas Demand
- Tom Coppess describes his seasonal turkey and events business swelling staff numbers ahead of Christmas.
- He says they produce 6,000 turkeys and plan staffing and pricing months in advance.
Price Early To Cover Policy Risks
- Factor anticipated policy changes into early pricing and procurement decisions.
- Tom Coppess says they applied a 5% price rise this year to cover employer cost increases.