The Money Gains Podcast UK Economy Explained: This Could Change Everything For You
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Oct 8, 2025 
Andrew Craig, an economist and author, discusses the impact of National Insurance changes on unemployment. Grace Blakeley, a political commentator, emphasizes the need for wealth taxation and accountability in government spending. Joe Bryan explains how money printing exacerbates wealth inequality by inflating asset prices instead of wages. The conversation also highlights the importance of supporting local businesses to keep wealth circulating within the UK economy, and the potential benefits of investing in small companies through innovative proposals.
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NI Hikes Harm Jobs And Growth
- Andrew Craig argues that raising national insurance will increase unemployment and insolvencies, not growth.
- He warns policymakers confuse tax rate with tax take and ignore long-term evidence on growth.
Tax The Rich Isn't A Cure Alone
- Grace Blakeley says taxing the rich alone won't help unless the state is democratically accountable for spending.
- She links wealth concentration to political corruption and weakened public influence.
Close Loopholes Before New Taxes
- Grace Blakeley recommends closing tax avoidance and evasion loopholes before new wealth taxes.
- She suggests stronger enforcement and fines for facilitators of evasion to capture lost revenue.
