Podcast appearances and mentions of Rachel Reeves

This week, we're covering redundancy sacrifice into a pension, cash ISA allowance reductions, evening up finances between spouses and much more - it's another MM Q&A! Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA21    00:55  Question 1 Dear Pete & Roger, My question regards Redundancy Sacrifice into a personal pension (SIPP). In tax year 2024/25, I had "relevant UK earnings" of £44,000. I contributed the full amount (inclusive of tax relief) to my SIPP; as a Personal Contribution this used up 100% of my Annual Allowance. In addition, I received a £20,000 tax-free lump sum Redundancy Payment. Because it was below £30,000, it did not constitute "relevant UK earnings", as such, I requested it be paid directly into my SIPP via "Redundancy Sacrifice". (My understanding is that it would be treated as an Employer Contribution, not benefit from tax relief and, therefore, not limited by my Annual Allowance - please correct me if wrong). However, due to an administrative error, it was paid to me. Subsequently, I transferred it to my pension provider, together with the necessary paperwork (completed Employer Contribution form and Settlement Agreement detailing the source of funds). My pension provider has rejected the transfer designating it as a Personal Contribution because it was made from my personal bank account. Q. Does HMRC require Redundancy Payments be paid from business bank accounts? My understanding is that the rules are different from normal Salary / Bonus Sacrifice. (Disclaimer: I understand that in answering my question you are not providing financial advice). Kind regards, Ross 07:00  Question 2 Hi, There's increasing headlines that Rachel Reeves might be planning reforms to reduce cash ISA allowances from 20k to 4k. My understanding is that this will only affect new ISA's so for me and my wife we can continue to invest 20k per year maximum. Is this assumption correct? My main question though is planning for my kids. If they don't yet have any ISA open - what is the best way to start them off to hold onto the 20k annual allowance for potentially accessing cash

In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald, Kirsty Buchanan, and Jo Tanner consider the pressing challenges facing UK politics. The team unpacks Rachel Reeves' struggle to address a £50 billion budget gap, exploring the tough choices between tax rises and spending cuts. They discuss the complexities of welfare dependency, the need for long-term policy planning, and the political risks of controversial reforms. The episode also examines Reform UK's media strategy and its impact on the political landscape, highlighting how opposition parties are shaping the summer news agenda. With listener questions and candid analysis, the hosts offer a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies and dilemmas shaping Westminster today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government's 'one-in, one-out' migrant deal with France is coming into force - but can the public be persuaded by technocratic solutions? And should Neil Kinnock stop advising Rachel Reeves to raise taxes?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Times columnists James Marriott and Libby Purves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farage blames migrants for Britain's descent into violence. Plus: Hamas releases video of one of the surviving hostages, Rachel Reeves weighs in on Corbyn and Sultana's new party, and Trump praises Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

As Britain's finances worsen, pressure is building for Labour to bring in a wealth tax on the super-rich – not least because Rachel Reeves has ruled out pretty much every other tax. How would it work? How much would it raise? Who would pay? And would those poor billionaires really flee Britain if it happened? Stephen Kinsella of Patriotic Millionaires UK explains why we really do need to tax the rich (and why he doesn't mind if it's him).  • Support us on Patreon for early episodes and more. • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker to get your £100 sponsored credit.   Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey and UK chancellor Rachel Reeves are at odds, and EU politicians are grumbling over the bloc's trade deal with the US. Plus, the US economy is defying expectations and Bain & Co is to shut down its consulting business in South Africa after a corruption scandal. Mentioned in this podcast:Rachel Reeves and Andrew Bailey clash over Revolut meetingWhat have the US and EU agreed on trade?Merz says trade deal will cause ‘considerable damage' to German economyHow the EU succumbed to Trump's tariff steamrollerBain & Co shuts South Africa consulting business after corruption scandalHow long can the US economy defy expectations?Today's FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello, and Gavin Kallmann. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThe pendulum swings wildly from political upheaval to celebrity downfalls in this packed episode examining how power, race, and identity shape our experiences in an increasingly chaotic world.Jeremy Corbyn's dramatic political resurrection with his new "Your Party" has sparked hope for those disillusioned with mainstream UK politics, gaining 200,000 members overnight and highlighting the desperate need for genuine representation. Meanwhile, the shocking ethnicity pay gap statistics revealed by Dawn Butler MP (23.8% less for minorities in London) expose the hollow promises of workplace equality without accountability.The stark contrast between Rachel Reeves' tearful parliamentary moment and Diane Abbott's relentless scrutiny perfectly illustrates the unspoken rules of emotional expression for Black women in public life. We're permitted no vulnerability, no softness – a reality that extends from Parliament to corporate boardrooms, where "jokes" at our expense are weapons disguised as humor.Sean Combs conviction serves as a sobering reminder of how power corrupts and silences victims, while Marcus Fakana's imprisonment in Dubai shows how quickly young Black lives can be destroyed when race, culture, and vindictiveness collide. These stories aren't isolated incidents but threads in the same tapestry of inequality.The episode concludes by examining how even financial success comes with hidden penalties through the "HENRY" phenomenon – where high earners face diminishing returns through aggressive taxation without corresponding benefits. It all points to a system designed to maintain imbalance rather than create true opportunity.Ralph Lauren - Oak Bluffshttps://youtu.be/UOT8CUBpERE?si=v-k98k9oNBSHqWGrReferenced Diane Abbott Interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMuBazWdE1ICandace Owenhttps://www.youtube.com/live/FDOnxpViQxY?si=7OhdCqQKbLigratghttps://www.youtube.com/live/PKKLk57tcLs?si=FzAcSzmotlK-ZPKGSponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com Cc: toyawashington10@gmail.comTikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks www.toyatalks.comhttps://toyatalks.com/Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star

It is arguably the number one issue facing the government – how do they get the economy thriving and growing again.  Sam and Anne are joined by Sky News' Economics and Data Editor, Ed Conway, to weigh up the options on the table for Rachel Reeves.  Ahead of a crucial budget in the autumn, the trio address:  How will the Chancellor fill the black hole in the public finances? Are tax changes on the horizon? Will there be more nationalisation?  Plus, there is still some time to predict if Rachel Reeves will remain in Number 11 Downing Street, after a tumultuous year in office.  Sam and Anne are getting a lie-in over summer recess, but they'll be in your feed with special episodes every Monday before normal services resumes on September 1st. 

Ka is a wheel and the Losers are once again walking through Stephen King's The Stand as part of their event series, The Summer of the Stand. The second of three Twinner book episodes dedicated to the apocalyptic epic finds the gang revisiting Book II: "On the Border". Join Losers Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, Rachel Reeves, and Julia Marchese as they offer new perspectives on an old favorite. Then stay tuned for the final episode to drop in August.

JPMorgan Chase explores lending against cryptocurrency, and the UK will have to pay in order to join the EU's defence fund. Plus, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves blames regulation for lack of financial growth and a start-up in San Francisco might know how to create gold. Mentioned in this podcast:JPMorgan explores lending against clients' cryptocurrencyEU will make UK pay to join €150bn defence fundWill a return to risk-taking rouse animal spirits?Fusion energy start-up claims to have cracked alchemy Today's FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Katya Kumkova, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as Rachel Reeves says less regulation and more risk-taking are required to drive economic growth.

The former home secretary, Suella Braverman, is the special guest on today's edition of The Daily T.The Conservative MP and ex-attorney general explains why she thinks it's time for the UK to leave the ECHR, how it's thwarted our ability to control our borders and undermines the sovereignty of Parliament.Braverman also talks through the frustration she experienced at being “powerless” whilst running the Home Office amid a “lack of political will” to get a grip on illegal migration. She also takes aim at former prime minister Rishi Sunak's “broken promises” on stopping the boats, and outlines why there could be “some truth” in Nigel Farage's belief that Britain is on the verge of societal collapse.The former home secretary also explains why she remains committed to the Conservatives despite there still being “arrogance and complacency” within the party, as well as why she feels no sympathy for Rachel Reeves and her belief that Keir Starmer is “incompetent” and “a fool”.Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Editor: Will WaltersExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyStudio Operator: Meghan SearleProduction assistance from James Keegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Reeves Achieves More Growth, which Could Lead to Yet more Growth! #Podcast UK government borrowing rose by more than expected last month, adding to the pressure on the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Analysts say it is increasingly likely that the chancellor will have to raise taxes at the Budget in the autumn, after the government reversed cuts to benefits that had been aimed at saving billions of pounds. The latest borrowing figure was the second-highest June figure since monthly records began in 1993, the ONS added, behind only June 2020, which was heavily affected by the pandemic. MICROCAP CO'S COVERED TODAY: EENERGY #EAAS FONIX MOBILE #FNX HVIVO #HVO NEXTEQ #NXQ SPACEANDPEOPLE #SAL THEWORKS  #WRKS  ***** About The SharePickers Investment Club ***** The SharePickers Investment Club employs a unique, systematic method to uncover small, profitable companies on the London Stock Exchange.  Each potential investment undergoes comprehensive analysis and is evaluated against 15 crucial financial metrics.  This fact-based, quantitative approach allows us to pinpoint high-potential growth businesses and deliver consistent results, bypassing the hype and focusing on the numbers.  *****MY BOOK ***** How to Become a MicroCap Millionaire - A 3 Step Strategy for Stock Market Success  Is now on sale here: https://www.sharepickers.com/how-to-become-a-microcap-millionaire-3-step-strategy/ !!!IF YOU BUY THE BOOK YOU CAN GET 25% OFF MEMBERSHIP TO THE SHAREPICKERS INVESTMENT CLUB!!! The book is £15.39 on Amazon you can get £49.75 back. HOW? If you buy a copy of the book, then like it enough to leave a 5 star rating & write a positive review, you can get yearly membership to the SharePickers Investment Club for just £149.25!!! THIS IS £2.87 WEEK - LESS THAN: HALF A PINT OF BEER A BATTERED JUMBO SAUSAGE FROM THE CHIPPY HALF THE AMOUNT A PERSON SPENDS ON CHOCOLATE ONE FEEDS YOUR MIND THE OTHERS FEEDS YOUR BELLY. —---------------------------------------------------------------------- In this podcast I cover the Microcap News to see if they're good enough to be added to the MicroCap League. The UK's first MicroCap League where 100's of small businesses are analysed and scored in relation to their growth, value, health, efficiency, momentum & potential. The companies that score the highest are added to the MicroCap League and possess the best risk / reward profile. —---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you regularly listen to this podcast and enjoy its output please consider giving it a 5 star rating and review - that way more people will find it. Thank you.

Sir Jeremy Hunt was the Chancellor of the Exchequer tasked with fixing the crisis created by the Mini Budget under Prime Minister Liz Truss. Before that he was Foreign Secretary, the longest serving Health Secretary in British history, and the Secretary of State in charge of the 2012 London Olympics. Here he reflects on his time as Chancellor and the decisions he made, the pressures of the job, his dispute with doctors when in charge of the NHS, and gives his views of Rachel Reeves' handling of the economy, the importance of welfare reform, the cost of pensions, his commitment to lower taxes, the need to control migration to the UK, Starmer's chances of reforming the ECHR, the chances of a Tory recovery, and explains his love of running. Hunt's book, Can We Be Great Again? Why a Dangerous World Needs Britain, is out now. 

Is the British Business Bank taking enough risk to close the funding gap that holds back UK enterprises? How do we stop the unicorns relocating to the US? Do we need a new name for and whole new approach to pension savings? Steph and Robert talk to the government-owned bank's chair Stephen Welton about what he'll do with all the extra billions Rachel Reeves has allocated him to support small businesses. We appreciate your feedback on The Rest Is Money to help make the podcast and our partnerships better: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://opinion-v2.askattest.com/app/41f5060f-0f52-45bc-bf86-bf3c9793618e?language=ENG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get more stories from the world of business and finance. Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠restismoney@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestIsMoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠goalhanger.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://monzo.com/therestismoney⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Assistant Producer: India Dunkley, Alice Horrell Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Trading212's AI think both Steves are missing from their portfolios? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show!It's been a volatile week in the stock market with a lot of big ups and downs. And the Steves have had differing results this time out.Rachel Reeves delivered her Mansion House speech this week and it caught Steve W's attention. In particular, the Leeds Reforms are looking to get the UK stock market moving.Overall, more people considering Stocks and Shares ISAs would seem to be a win-win-win. But there's a big question about what the education around this is going to look like…Ashtead Technology shares have fallen sharply and it's not hard to see why. A difficult market for subsea rental equipment has resulted in sales going backwards.The bottom line, though, is holding up well and there's a strong management team in place that's been there since the start. Is that enough to put the stock on Steve's buy list?Wise's latest trading update was a mixed bag, with revenues up 14% (adjusting for currency fluctuations). But the stock market didn't love it and the shares fell as a result.The growth was short of expectations and interest income grew faster than transaction revenues. But with where the company could be, the stock looks attractive to Steve W.Shares in ASML fell this week after the company failed to confirm growth for 2026. But the overall results were more than reasonable. A strong order book also indicates a good position for the medium term. Steve D owns the stock in his portfolio, but it's already a large position – is there scope to buy more?Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast!► Get a free share!This show is sponsored by Trading 212! To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR / GBP, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link https://www.trading212.com/Jdsfj/FTSE. Terms apply.When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested.Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.► Get 15% OFF Fiscal.ai:Huge thanks to our sponsor, Fiscal.ai, the best investing toolkit we've discovered! Get 15% off your subscription with code below and unlock powerful tools to analyze stocks, discover hidden gems, and build income streams. Check them out at Fiscal.ai!https://fiscal.ai/?via=steve► Follow Us On Substack:https://playingftse.substack.com/► Support the show:Appreciate the show and want to offer your support? You could always buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/playingftse(All proceeds reinvested into the show and not to coffee!)There are many ways to help support the show, liking, commenting and sharing our episodes with friends! You can also check out our clothing merch store: https://playingftse.teemill.com/We get a small cut of anything you buy which will be reinvested back into the show...► Timestamps:0:00 INTRO & OUR WEEKS10:21 MANSION HOUSE SPEECH28:50 ASHTEAD TECH40:38 WISE53:28 ASML► Show Notes:What's been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that's accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy► Wanna get in contact?Got a question for us? Drop it in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playingftseshow Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playing_ftse/► Enquiries: Please email - playingftsepodcast@gmail(dot)com► Disclaimer: This information is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.

In this edition of the Money Makers Investment Trusts Podcast, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook and winner of the 2024 AIC Best Broadcast Journalist Award, is joined by Andrew McHattie, the editor of the Investment Trusts Newsletter. This discussion was recorded on Friday 18 July 2025. *** Out now: The 2025 Investment Trusts Handbook *** The Investment Trusts Handbook is an independent educational publication designed to provide investors with a handy annual reference book that summarises all you need to know about investment trusts. Now in its eighth year, the Handbook is a high-quality, full-colour hardback of more than 340 pages, the largest yet, with reviews of the past year, extensive interviews and commentary, plus nearly 80 pages of “how to” information and performance data. Available to order from Harriman House (https://harriman-house.com/ithb2025) or Amazon. There is also a free e-book version you can read on a PC, tablet or smartphone, plus an audiobook version. *** Section Timestamps: 0:00:24 - Introduction 0:01:18 - Market reaction to Rachel Reeves' speech 0:03:55 - Developments in the investment trusts sector 0:12:04 - Commercial property - Warehouse REIT (WHR) 0:17:34 - PRS REIT (PRSR) 0:19:24 - Abrdn European Logistics Income (ASLI) 0:22:13 - A short break 0:23:20 - Tender offers - Polar Capital Global Financials (PCFT) 0:25:14 - Saba Capital 0:28:18 - MIGO Opportunities Trust (MIGO) 0:34:25 - Trusts with holdings in large private companies 0:38:51 - Close If you enjoy the weekly podcast, you may also find value in joining The Money Makers Circle. This is a membership scheme that offers listeners to the podcast an opportunity, in return for a modest monthly or annual subscription, to receive additional premium content, including interviews, performance data, links to third party research, market/portfolio reviews and regular comments from the editor. A subscription costs £12 a month or £120 for one year. This week, as well as the usual features, the Circle features a profile of Baillie Gifford European Growth (BGEU). Future profiles include Fidelity Special Values (FSV) and Odyssean Investment Trust (OIT). Subscribers can also see Jonathan's latest video, this week looking at corporate activity in the investment trusts sector over the first half of 2025, courtesy of research from Deutsche Numis. Our new expanded weekly subscriber email includes a comprehensive summary of all the latest news plus the week's biggest share price, NAV and discount movements. Subscribe and you will never miss any important developments from the sector. For more information please visit money-makers.co/membership-join. Membership helps to cover the cost of producing the weekly investment trust podcast, which will continue to be free for the foreseeable future. We are very grateful for your continued support and the enthusiastic response to our nearly 290 podcasts since launch. You can find more information, including relevant disclosures, at www.money-makers.co. Please note that this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and nothing you hear should be considered as investment advice. Our podcasts are also available on the Association of Investment Companies website, www.theaic.co.uk. Produced by Ben Gamblin - www.bgprofessional.co.uk

One of the gravest security lapses in UK history came to light this week after a judge lifted a superinjunction on a catastrophic data leak that could have affected 100,000 Afghans, as well as British spies and special forces members. Political Fix's Lucy Fisher, one of the journalists who broke the story, returns to the show to talk with host George Parker about how the FT uncovered the secret scheme, the superinjunction that was imposed on her, and the political fallout from the exposé. And the FT's Jim Pickard and Ashley Armstrong join to discuss the reaction to Rachel Reeves' Mansion House speech, as well as Keir Starmer's suspension of more MPs. Follow George Parker on Bluesky or X: @georgewparker.bsky.social, @GeorgeWParker; Lucy Fisher @lucyfisher.bsky.social, @LOS_Fisher; Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social; Ashley Armstrong @aarmstrongsays.bsky.social What did you think of this episode? Let us know at politicalfix@ft.com Want more? Free links: UK set up secret Afghan immigration scheme after data leak and gagged media The British state's battle to contain the fallout from catastrophic Afghan data leak‘What reforms?' City leaders underwhelmed by Rachel Reeves' financial strategy Keir Starmer suspends four rebel Labour MPsSign up here for 30 days free of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter. Presented by George Parker, and produced by Lulu Smyth. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Manuela Saragosa. Read a transcript of this podcast on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Afghan data leak – and the unprecedented superinjunction which followed – has dominated the week in Westminster. The FT's Lucy Fisher – whose reporting has led coverage of the story – joins the podcast team to discuss who is to blame and what this episode tells us about how the state reacts when mistakes are made.   The story knocked Rachel Reeves off the front pages, but the chancellor has made a big speech this week. We'll check in with what she had to say.   Plus: The government has just set out some new reforms on voter ID, electoral fraud and, most eye-catching of all, on lowering the voting age. The Inside Briefing team give their instant reaction.   Catherine Haddon presents. With Gemma Tetlow and Alex Thomas. Produced by Candice McKenzie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you solve a problem like high house prices without sinking the economy? That's a conundrum that's kept politicians and central bankers awake at night for years. Now there's a new plan. Rachel Reeves unveiled a push for bigger mortgages this week, with the backing of the Bank of England, financial watchdogs, banks and building societies? Protections in place since the credit crunch-induced crash will be swept away. Are we forgetting the lessons from the financial crisis or adjusting the rules to meet a world that's different? On this podcast, Georgie Frost, Tanya Jefferies and Simon Lambert talk bumper mortgages and what next. Plus, the Chancellor has more plans, to get people investing, support the stock market and fire up the economy, will they work? As the FTSE 100 flirts with a close above 9,000, is it time to buy British? And what do you need to know about paying inheritance tax rather than the usual topic of avoiding it?

With Hugo away, Patrick Maguire joins the political masterminds to ask whether Keir Starmer was right to punish rebellious Labour MPs by removing the whip.They also consider whether giving the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds will help Nigel Farage at the next election, Rachel Reeves' unpalatable options over tax, and Donald Trump's appearance at the Club World Cup.Send your comments and questions to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Last night, Rachel Reeves was the headline act at the Mansion House dinner. In her speech, she made the case that ‘Britain is open for business' and that we must ‘stay competitive in the global economy'. Critics would say it is hard to claim to be open for business while having also overseen a £25 billion national insurance tax raid that is now known to be costing thousands of jobs.She began by stressing that, despite what recent reporting might suggest, she is ‘okay' – the economic indicators, however, suggest that the economy is far from okay. Just this morning, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that inflation hit 3.6 per cent in the year to June – well above the 2 per cent target.On this special edition of Coffee House Shots, James Heale and Michael Simmons are joined by shadow chancellor Mel Stride, who offers his prescription for Britain's ailing economy. He outlines how he would have conducted the speech at Mansion House, how he will spend the recess with business leaders of all descriptions in 'listening mode', and why – when it comes to the big institutions such as the OBR, the Treasury and the Bank of England – he ‘isn't ruling anything out'.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.We are hosting a Coffee House Shots live tomorrow (15th July) at The Emmanuel Centre in Westminster. Join Tim Shipman, Michael Gove and Isabel Hardman to debate: Are the Tories toast? Click here for tickets.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

Hace un año Keir Starmer se convirtió en primer ministro tras ganar con mayoría absoluta las elecciones. Durante sus años en la oposición diagnosticó acertadamente los males del Reino Unido: una percepción de estancamiento, retroceso y decadencia nacional. Prometió restaurar la prosperidad y la esperanza mediante reformas moderadas y pragmáticas, no excesivamente ambiciosas, pero con metas concretas. Esta estrategia le permitió acceder al poder con una mayoría parlamentaria abrumadora. Una vez en el Gobierno, Starmer presentó su "Plan para el Cambio” enfocado en objetivos tangibles. El primero era la estabilidad económica, con baja inflación y finanzas públicas sólidas. Sin embargo, un año después, la inflación se mantiene casi un punto y medio por encima del objetivo del 2%. Los rendimientos de los bonos estatales a diez años han alcanzado máximos no vistos en dos décadas, y los laboristas han revertido los recortes que anunciaron en prestaciones sociales para cuadrar el presupuesto. En materia de seguridad fronteriza ha habido algún avance parcial. La migración neta se ha reducido a la mitad, aunque esto era previsible tras el pico de 2023. Starmer ha endurecido la política migratoria y se ha comprometido a reducir la cola de solicitantes de asilo pendientes. Para 2029, aspira a eliminar el uso de hoteles para alojarlos y planea repatriar a los rechazados. No obstante, los esfuerzos por desmantelar las redes de traficantes de personas han sido infructuosos: en 2024, 43.000 migrantes cruzaron el Canal en pateras, un 38% más que el año anterior. Donde Starmer ha brillado más es en el ámbito internacional. Ha proyectado una imagen de estadista consumado, se ha hecho incluso a Donald Trump, ha mejorado las relaciones con la Unión Europea y ha revisado la política de defensa. El Gobierno planea elevar el gasto en defensa del 2,3% al 2,6% sobre el PIB para 2027, con aspiraciones de llegar al 3,5% en 2035. Pero el eje central de su agenda, la economía, no ha despegado. Desde las elecciones, el crecimiento ha sido de un modesto 0,8%. La decisión de la canciller de Hacienda, Rachel Reeves, de aumentar las cotizaciones empresariales a la seguridad social en octubre fue duramente criticada, al igual que un proyecto de ley sobre derechos laborales, que ha generado descontento en el sector privado. Otro desafío pendiente es la vivienda. Los laboristas se propusieron construir 1,5 millones de nuevas viviendas en cinco años, pero hasta ahora solo se han levantado algo más de 200.000. Un proyecto de ley de planificación urbana avanza lentamente en el Parlamento y podría impulsar la construcción a largo plazo, pero no resuelve el problema de forma inmediata. En sanidad, el compromiso era mejorar el Servicio Nacional de Salud (NHS) poniendo el énfasis en la prevención, altas hospitalarias más rápidas y adopción de la inteligencia artificial. Pero las listas de espera para especialistas no han disminuido. En cuanto a la delincuencia, Starmer prometió reforzar la policía, lo que se está implementando, pero las estadísticas de criminalidad permanecen prácticamente idénticas a las de hace un año. La política energética también presenta luces y sombras. El secretario de Energía, Ed Miliband, levantó la moratoria sobre turbinas eólicas terrestres, ha aprobado grandes proyectos solares y ha creado GB Energy para posicionar al Reino Unido como superpotencia en energías limpias. El ambicioso objetivo es que el 95% de la electricidad provenga de fuentes bajas en carbono para 2030, frente al 58% actual. La operadora de la red nacional ha advertido que esto no es realista. Mientras tanto, las facturas de la luz siguen siendo elevadas para los consumidores. En resumen, tras un año en el poder, Starmer parece haber desperdiciado gran parte de su impulso inicial. A pesar de su amplia mayoría parlamentaria, su posición es más frágil de lo aparente: obtuvo solo el 32% de los votos, su popularidad está en mínimos históricos, y la derecha, aunque fragmentada, ha ganado terreno significativo. Con cuatro años por delante, el Gobierno laborista debe acelerar reformas para evitar que la percepción de crisis persista. Para tratar este tema y aprovechando que estoy en el Reino Unido hoy nos visita Andrea, con quien hablaré sobre este primer año de Keir Starmer. · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE #FernandoDiazVillanueva #keirstarmer #reinounido Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives her Mansion House speech and calls on regulators to strip back red tape in order to boost growth. In the U.S., the June inflation print comes in slightly higher as tariffs begin to affect the core CPI number with President Trump continuing to slam the Federal Reserve's measures. In France, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou infuriates Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National party after proposing a €44bn tax rise package as well as slashing two public holidays from the calendar to encourage economic activity. In autos news, disappointing European demand and Chinese competition prompts Renault to cut its full-year guidance. The company has also installed finance chief Duncan Minto as interim CEO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now details of the enormous accidental data breach by a British soldier that put thousands of Afghans' lives at risk can be discussed publicly – Sam and Anne try to address some of the biggest questions on this episode. They include: Why did the government break the glass on using a superinjunction? Has anyone been sacked? Why did the Labour government keep the superinjunction in place for so long?  There's still a bit of time to go over Rachel Reeves' Mansion House speech. Did it reassure financiers and investors? 

The EU proposes to shift its budget to send billions to eastern European countries, and bitcoin hits a record high as US lawmakers are about to vote on cryptocurrency laws. Plus, chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to talk about the UK's vision for the financial services sector, and Nissan's hybrid technology launch in the US. Mentioned in this podcast:EU budget shake-up to shift billions to eastern states Bitcoin hits $120,000 milestone as US Congress readies for ‘crypto week' Rachel Reeves to hail fiscal ‘stability' and City risk-taking in Mansion House speech‘E-power': the hybrid tech Nissan is counting on to conquer the USToday's FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Mischa Frankl-Duval, Sonja Hutson, Katya Kumkova, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate to support the podcast There's been a lot of missing in action in this week's podcast. Where is the Scottish government and the SNP when an energy supplier, Octopus, calls for zonal pricing that would give Scotland the cheapest energy in Europe? They're kind of missing in action. We talk about the latest proposals by Rachel Reeves, which looks like a bonfire of the regulations on the banking sector, which kind of prompted all the chaos post 2008.Is that really going to be such a great advance? And back to Israel and Palestine, some shocking admissions, about the connections between the current Labour government and trips to Israel that were not declared by MPs. That and more news about the July 19 march in this week's podcast on lesleyridich.com and social media.Scottish National demonstration Saturday 19 July Assemble 1pm foot of the Mound Edinburghhttps://www.scottishpsc.org.uk/event/eggec-nakba-demo-duplicate-1/ ★ Support this podcast ★

With the Chancellor set to make a keynote speech to the City at Mansion House - are her fiscal rules as iron clad as we thought?  Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy explore what options are on the table for Rachel Reeves to fill the large black hole in the public finances.  Across the pond, Donald Trump says he “likes” Keir Starmer, even though “he's a liberal” - as he puts pressure on Vladimir Putin to sign a ceasefire agreement.  Plus, the government pushes a new scheme to promote the purchase of electric cars, but it will make a difference? 

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how Rachel Reeves will try to reassure her party and the country about the state of the economy in a major speech this week. Also, how does the government plan to convince the public – and other MPs – to embrace net zero measures? Plus, as details of Donald Trump's second state visit are confirmed, why won't he be addressing the UK parliament?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

The Chancellor is back out on the road to start the government's re-launch week, ahead of the parliamentary recess.  In today's episode, Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy explain how comments on a proposed wealth tax by Rachel Reeves' cabinet colleagues may have already put her in a tricky situation.   Elsewhere, Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Windsor Castle will host U.S. President – Donald Trump – for a second unprecedented state visit in September. 

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This week, we look at the outcome of the case against Sean ‘Diddy' Combs in the US - and how evidence of domestic abuse, coercive control, and power dynamics were ignored and misunderstood with the help of our media. We also discuss those viral videos of fans queuing to see Chris Brown, a convicted abuser, on the same week he stands trial for Grievous Bodily Harm. After the break, welfare is taking a bashing on both sides of the Atlantic. But did you know the UK and US already fall far down the rankings when it comes to state benefits? Labour has been ridiculed for yet another ‘U-turn', as benefit cuts are reversed and Rachel Reeves' crying face is plastered on every front page. Is it the ableism of the U-turn coverage, or the sexism or the Reeves coverage, that'll win this week's media storm prize? We end with Eyes on Palestine - has the world had the wool pulled over its eyes by Netanyahu's "new aid plan"? The episode is hosted and produced by Mathilda Mallinson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mathildamall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Helena Wadia (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@helenawadia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)  The music is by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @soundofsamfire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dixon Cox is back once again, and yes it's still the closest thing you'll find to GB News' Headliners. This week: -Politicians respond to the 20th anniversary of 7/7, with some shocking results -James McMurdock quits Reform UK to become an independent MP -Starmer tries to make a deal with Macron on the small boats crisis -We recap big stories we missed while away, including: Labour's welfare bill fiasco, Rachel Reeves crying, and the Bob Vylan Glastonbury incident The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/reform-lose-another-mp-with-paul Get all full episodes with top guests, join Nick's private chat group, and of course support the podcast and help us save the West, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net Or make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon Nick's links Substack: nickdixon.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon X: https://x.com/njdixon Paul's links X: https://twitter.com/PaulCoxComedy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulcoxcomedy Comedy clubs: https://www.epiccomedy.co.uk/

Rachel Reeves weeps in Parliament—strength or stumble? Is July 4th a holy day or idolatry? And does Bob Vylan's chant count as protest or poison? Faith meets headlines in a wry, Spirit-filled cultural reckoning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.

Keir Starmer will have been hoping for a more relaxed week – but he certainly won't be getting one. He is facing a fresh rebellion over support for children with special educational needs (SEND), which threatens to become welfare 2.0.The plan involves overhauling the SEND system and it's another case of Labour MPs exclaiming that they didn't stand on a Labour ticket just to target the most vulnerable in society. The main concern among backbenchers is whether it should be legally enforceable for parents to ensure their children receive bespoke support. Elsewhere, all roads lead to the Treasury, as Neil Kinnock has a solution for increasing Rachel Reeves's headroom: a wealth tax. It's the idea that never seems to go away – but will it just increase the number of billionaires fleeing the country?Oscar Edmondson speaks to Tim Shipman and Michael Simmons.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Last week it was the failed welfare bill causing an embarrassing rebellion for the government. And now this week, Labour have set themselves up for more anarchy on the back benches with their plans to scrap support for children with special educational needs.Rachel Reeves has to find £5 billion to fill her black hole, and Tim Stanley and Cleo Watson discuss the Chancellor's conundrum, whether they could end up raising money through a wealth tax, and how Starmer's government has to get better at party management.And on the anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, we speak to Gordon Rayner about his Telegraph exclusive investigation into Samantha Lewthwaite aka the “White Widow”, who married one of the bombers before vanishing and joining forces with the terror group Al-Shabaab, becoming one of Britain's most wanted terror suspects.Producer: Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineySocial Media Producer: James SimmonsVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Reeves in Tears – Starmer doesn't notice! What's REALLY Going On Labour? RachelReeves #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #UKPolitics #JonGaunt Rachel Reeves broke down in the Commons — but why? Keir Starmer seemed to ignore the moment, the big question is: what's really happening inside Labour? Some are calling out the party for dodging accountability by saying it's "personal." But when policies cost the public millions, should voters get answers? Jon Gaunt asks: • Why Reeves' tears have sparked controversy • Labour's recent U-turns and internal rifts • Whether Starmer is truly in control • The growing backlash over broken election promises on issues like winter fuel, disability benefits, and inquiries into sensitive issues. Do you think Labour is still serious about change? Are they in crisis? Do you TRUST Starmer? Join the discussion — we want honest, direct politicians too!  #RachelReeves #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #UKPolitics #PoliticalDrama #LabourSecrets #Parliament #PoliticalScandal #UKNews #Commons #PoliticalControversy #LeadershipCrisis #ElectionPromises #UKParliament #PoliticalAccountability  rachel reeves crying, labour party secrets, keir starmer leadership, rachel reeves commons speech, labour party u-turns, uk politics controversy, labour broken promises, uk parliament drama, rachel reeves news, keir starmer crisis, uk political scandals, labour party lies, political accountability uk, uk news live, uk politics live This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

Yields on British government bonds rose and sterling fell amid worries that Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, had lost the prime minister's support.

Today Wes Streeting – with the help of Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves – announced his 10 year plan for curing the NHS. It's all about creating a ‘Neighbourhood Health Service', but what does actually mean in practice? Much of the plan was leaked in advance: first, focusing on preventing disease before it becomes too late; second, improving community healthcare services to help reduce pressure on hospitals; and third, embracing the tech revolution to bring the NHS into the ‘digital age'. One of the glaring omissions is a chapter on how this will all be delivered.Perhaps the most notable part of today's launch was the decision to include Rachel Reeves – last seen in the Commons looking distraught as the Prime Minister (brutally) failed to back her. He has since thrown his support behind her – but has he made his political bed? Are Starmer and Reeves codependent?Oscar Edmondson speaks to Lucy Dunn and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

The image of the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, crying in Parliament yesterday was picked up by various media. After PMQs, Ms Reeves' spokesperson said she had been dealing with a "personal matter" and Sir Keir insisted her tears had had "nothing to do with politics". Kylie Pentelow is joined by Times columnist Katy Balls and Kitty Donaldson, chief political commentator for the i Paper to discuss why her tears caused such a stir. Was it concern over political weakness and worries about political instability? Ms Reeves' very senior role in government? Or because she's a woman and maybe people still don't understand that women cry for different reasons and in different circumstances to men?The government's long-awaited NHS 10-year health plan is launched today. To make the NHS in England fit for the future, the plan will focus on three big shifts: moving care from hospitals to communities, making better use of technology, and preventing sickness - not just treating it. How should the NHS prioritise women's health to achieve better results? Kylie is joined by Ranee Thakar, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Danielle Jefferies, Senior Analyst at The King's Fund, and Lara Lewington, a technology journalist and author of a new book, Hacking Humanity.Esther Freud's ninth novel, My Sister and Other Lovers, revisits characters from her very first book Hideous Kinky, which was made into a film starring Kate Winslet. In My Sisters and Other Lovers, the sisters come of age and try to come to terms with their past. Esther joins Kylie to talk about her writing and how despite having such famous men in her life – her father was the painter Lucien Freud and her great-grandfather was the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud - it's the women in her family who inspire her work.Amy Powney is the fashion designer best known for being the Creative Director at Mother of Pearl for 10 years until she left to set up her own label, Akyn, earlier this year. Amy's mission to create a sustainable clothing line was explored in the documentary Fashion Reimagined which saw her trace clothes from field to runway and cemented her as an authority on this within the wider industry. Amy joins Kylie in the Woman's Hour studio.Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Rebecca Myatt

Today, Rachel Reeves was visibly upset at Prime Minister's Questions.Her team say it was a personal matter, and there are also reports of an argument with the speaker. Adam and Chris look at what's been going on amidst mounting criticism of the chancellor's handling of the welfare cuts. Plus, Sean ‘Diddy' Combs has been found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking his ex partner Cassie Ventura and another woman. The US rapper was found guilty of two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution relating to both women. Crowds gathered outside the courthouse in New York to hear the verdict. Adam is joined by the host of the Diddy on Trial podcast, Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty who's been following the trial. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris and Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

There were extraordinary scenes in PMQs today. Rachel Reeves appeared distraught as the Prime Minister failed to guarantee her security when asked by leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch. It was brutal to watch, as the iron chancellor's lip quivered and a tear rolled down her cheek. In many ways, you can't blame her – with her headroom narrowing, she will be forced to find a further £5 billion worth of savings to allow for the government's botched welfare bill.No. 10 has since clarified that Rachel Reeves has not resigned and will not be sacked, stressing that it was ‘personal' matter that had upset her, ‘which - as you would expect - we are not going to get into. The chancellor will be working out of Downing Street this afternoon'. There is still no clarification on whether that refers to issues in her personal life or her job security. The question remains: is she on borrowed time?James Heale speaks to Michael Simmons and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Megan McElroy.

The Prime Minister has given the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, who was tearful in the Commons, his full backing. Also: the rapper, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, is found guilty of prostitution charges, but cleared of racketeering and sex trafficking. And: the Princess of Wales calls her experience of cancer treatment a 'rollercoaster'.

As Labour performs another head spinning u turn, your co-pilots are here to cut through the madness, so you don't have to.Allison thinks this government has been a series of ‘car crashes' culminating in another major humiliating U-turn on the flagship Welfare Bill. The rebellion of his own MPs is making him a ‘dead man walking'.Meanwhile Liam focuses on the impact of the concessions Starmer has had to make, and how this will affect Rachel Reeves' ability to balance the books.Strapping in this week is columnist Dan Hodges to give his take on where this Labour Party didn't learn anything from the Blairite years.Read Allison: ‘We may have to defund the BBC to get our country back' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/01/glastonbury-horror-show-tim-davie-bbc-bob-vylan-kneecap/ | Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer has performed a screeching about-turn on his flagship welfare reforms, all in the hope of quelling the rebellion from more than 120 MPs who have been promised ‘massive concessions' over concerns about disability benefits.These include moderating the bill to make it easier for people with multiple impairments to claim disability benefits, and offering to protect Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for all existing claimants for ever – to ensure there would be no detriment from the reforms for existing claimants, a key concern of the welfare rebels. But new claimants will be affected, as ministers desperately try to stop ever-spiralling disability and sickness welfare spending climbing to £100 billion by 2030. It means another big U-turn for Starmer – and another hole in the Treasury's finances. Early estimates suggest that the welfare bill climbdown could cost £2 billion: money which Rachel Reeves will now have to find elsewhere. Can Starmer recover? Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Luke Tryl, director of More in Common.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.