Wake Up to Money Reeves Speaks
Sep 30, 2025
Jonathan Lawson, Chief Executive of a UK pub and brewing group, shares insights on the hospitality sector's need for business rates reform to restore confidence. Hannah Peeker, Deputy Chief Executive of the New Economics Foundation, critiques the government’s fiscal strategies and emphasizes the importance of democratic debate in economic policy. The discussion also touches on the implications of the recent $55 billion Electronic Arts buyout and how it may reshape the gaming landscape, highlighting Saudi Arabia's ambitious investment strategy.
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Chancellor Signals Cautious Budgeting
- Rachel Reeves warned of harder economic choices ahead and promised to take no risks with public trust.
- The Chancellor framed the upcoming budget as a moment of cautious, constrained decision-making under global headwinds.
Provide Clear Policy For Business Planning
- Jonathan Lawson urged clarity from government on business costs like business rates to help firms plan.
- He said stability and timely detail are essential for firms making investment decisions now.
Fiscal Rules Are Constraining Action
- Hannah Peeker said the government's self-imposed fiscal constraints limit its room to act amid global shocks.
- She argued voters no longer accept simple inheritance explanations and want decisive policy choices.