Dr Gerard Lyons

Dr. Gerard Lyons, an influential economist and Bank of China board member, joins Steph and Robert to dissect the UK's pressing economic dilemmas. They explore the implications of asking China for investments and the future of UK tax strategies. Lyons sheds light on rising borrowing costs tied to inflation and the necessity for structural reforms to bolster confidence. The conversation further navigates the shifting UK-China relationship amidst geopolitical tensions and the urgent need for public spending reforms in a stagnant economic landscape.