Rachel Mortimer
Deputy Money Editor at The Times and The Sunday Times who specialises in personal finance and explains how budget measures affect households and markets.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 31min
The Budget unpacked
Aubrey Allegretti, Chief Political Correspondent for The Times, and Rachel Mortimer, Deputy Money Editor at The Times, dive deep into the complexities of the recent budget. They discuss how the lack of surprises might impact Labour's election chances and analyze key tax changes like frozen thresholds and mansion taxes. Rachel highlights which households will feel the heat, focusing on the biggest losers. They also offer practical advice on navigating new financial realities, ensuring listeners are well-informed about what to expect.
Apr 3, 2024 • 27min
Politics at play: Why is nursery still so expensive?
Rachel Mortimer, Assistant Money Editor at The Times, discusses the chaotic rollout of the government's free childcare scheme for two-year-olds. The podcast explores the high costs and challenges faced by parents in finding affordable nursery care, as well as the financial strains on households. It also delves into the impacts of underfunding on nurseries and the need for expanded free childcare hours.
