Faisal Islam, BBC’s Economics Editor, and Dharshini David, Chief Economics Correspondent, dive into the future of the global economy. They tackle rising debt, inflation, and political tensions while exploring potential opportunities as we approach 2025. The conversation highlights the impact of U.S. trade policies and tariff strategies, as well as insights from the OECD and IMF on emerging economic growth. They also discuss surprising calmness in commodity markets amidst geopolitical turmoil and introduce intriguing concepts like 'bond vigilantes' and quantum computing.

Dharshini David, BBC chief economics correspondent, and Faisal Islam, BBC economics editor, dive into Labour's first Budget in 14 years. They discuss a historic £40 billion tax increase and its implications, especially the rise in National Insurance. The duo also tackles the freeze on fuel duty and a significant boost for the NHS. They explore the tightening relationship between proposed tax policies and public sentiment while analyzing market reactions to the budget announcement. It's a fascinating look at money, politics, and the future!

Faisal Islam, BBC Economics Editor, joins Chief Economics Correspondent Dharshini David and Chancellor Rachel Reeves for an insightful dive into the UK economy. They tackle the latest GDP figures and what they reveal about public finances. The conversation shifts to Winter Fuel Payments, and the political tightrope of managing economic policies amid flatlining growth. They also discuss the challenges of post-Brexit investment and the impacts of changing US trade policies, all while keeping the tone engaging and accessible.

Alex Forsyth, a political correspondent, and Dharshini David, a chief economic correspondent, join Steve Rosenberg, a Russia editor, to dissect the current turmoil stemming from Ukraine's advances into Russian territory. They delve into the economic impact of rising inflation in the UK, scrutinizing the Scottish government's spending cuts. Steve provides on-the-ground insights from Moscow, where a facade of normal life collides with the sobering reality of conflict, revealing the Kremlin’s struggle amid increasing public awareness of Ukraine's military successes.

The podcast delves into the drop in inflation rate, implications for the UK economy and Prime Minister. It also covers a privacy breach at a hospital where a royal family member was treated, sparking conspiracy theories and media reflections.