The Rest Is Money

Debating the importance of debt in financial decisions and its impact on long-term well-being. Analyzing national debt's effect on public services and economic growth. Discussing the implications of capital gains tax on residential properties and exploring housing policies. Touching on EU-UK trade deals, defense capabilities, Brexit's impact, increasing tax burden for public services, and leveraging AI in businesses.

Explore the tax policies of UK political parties including pledges for working people, proposed tax cuts, and ambitious net zero pledges. Delve into the impact of tax burden shifts on income disparities, government spending, and national debt. Highlight the Greens' tax plans for wealth redistribution and analyze the influence of tax policies on political parties and voters.

Exploring the Labour Party manifesto's impact on businesses and the economy, including discussions on fiscal rules, wealth creation, green initiatives, worker rights, and infrastructure investments. Also, addressing tax loopholes for private equity firms and the importance of embracing technological changes in the workforce.

Exploring the Conservative Manifesto's financial strategies, tax cuts, and proposals for national insurance. Analysis of sick pay, self-employment, and the Tory party's triple lock plus. Discussing tax-paying seniors, election dynamics, childcare benefits, and welfare savings. Comparing Conservative and Labour party manifestos in terms of length and promises.

Exploring controversies around sponsorships, ethical dilemmas in accepting funds, financial dynamics of UK election campaigns, impact of Bank of England interest rates on consumers and banks, and the complexities of global politics and cooperation.

Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary, discusses Labour's strategies to prevent strikes and improve working conditions in the UK. Topics include fair taxation for public services, job opportunities, and practical solutions for industrial disputes. The conversation also touches on Brexit support, railway system improvements, and the importance of investments in the railway sector.

Labour's new 24-page plan to 'Make Work Pay' sparks debate on worker empowerment vs. business impact. Topics include living wage, zero-hours contracts, minimum wage increase challenges, benefits for day one workers, trade union reforms, fair pay in social care, and balancing regulations for workers and businesses.

Paul Johnson, Head of the IFS, discusses the economic challenges and possibilities for the next government. Topics include tax increases, productivity improvement, fiscal policies post-election, wealth inequality, and strategic government planning for growth and education.

Exploring government funding disparities for victim support, government scandals, borrowing debates, challenging business outcomes, wealth tax in the UK, inheritance tax impact, and cocoa shortages in West Africa.

Torsten Bell from the Resolution Foundation discusses the economic implications of the upcoming general election, focusing on inflation, interest rates, and living standards. They explore the impact of lower inflation on voters, households' shift towards saving, and the uncertainty surrounding interest rates in the current economic landscape.