Helen Miller

Helen Miller, the incoming director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies and an expert in fiscal policy, joins Justin Madders, a minister at the Department of Business and Trade. They dive into the contentious discussion around a potential wealth tax in the UK, exploring its implications for high earners and the economy. The complexity of tax reforms and the challenges Rachel Reeves may face with fiscal deficits are highlighted. Additionally, they tackle the harm of non-disclosure agreements in workplace misconduct, advocating for greater accountability and worker protection.

Helen Miller, Deputy Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and David Sturrock, an IFS expert on inheritances, dive into the recent budget changes affecting inheritance tax. They discuss how just a small part of the £40 billion tax hike is from inheritance tax, yet it's dominated the headlines, especially regarding farmers. The conversation highlights the complexities of the tax, its perceived fairness, and its impact on various wealth demographics, including significant challenges for individuals with assets tied up in their homes.