Join Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist at the Bank of England and now head of the Royal Society of Arts, as he dives into the pressing issues surrounding the UK. Haldane discusses the roots of recent riots, highlighting the critical need for social capital and community trust. He also tackles the role of social media in eroding this trust and its impact on institutions. Explore innovative public investment strategies and how rebuilding trust can reshape societal dynamics, especially in light of Brexit and economic inequality.

Former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, discusses UK's growth issues, domestic investment needs, economist's crisis prediction abilities, and restructuring economic institutions. Topics include tax cuts debate, enhancing productivity, and a financial crisis with government bond rescue plan.

In this engaging discussion, Andy Haldane, the former Chief Economist of the Bank of England and now leading the Royal Society of Arts, dives into critical issues affecting the UK economy. He evaluates whether the Chancellor's budget takes enough risks, and challenges the pessimistic outlook on productivity and wages. Haldane emphasizes the urgent need for reforms in education to prepare a skilled workforce for modern demands and critiques current governmental policies on investment and labor mobility amidst rising economic uncertainty.

Former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, discusses the UK's workforce decline post-COVID, challenges of 'sick note culture' linked to poverty, stagnation of wages since 2008, low productivity in UK companies, and navigating economic and political challenges like Brexit and global governance.

Former chief economist at the Bank of England, Andy Haldane and BBC's chief economics correspondent, Darshini David discuss the UK economy's direction and interest rates staying the same. They explore when mortgage rates may drop and the need for more evidence on price rises. Plus, insights on political shifts and surprising defections within parties.