
Budget 2025 will be Rachel Reeves’s second budget since Labour came to power. The big questions will be whether it can be sufficiently prudent to prevent a Truss-style meltdown in the bond market while also continuing to revive public services and promote real growth in the economy. By the time of the meeting, feverish speculation will be over, and we will know what the chancellor has decided. This meeting led by a panel of economists and business people, will be an opportunity to discuss opportunities and problems arising in the context of the international turbulence in tariffs, supply chains and stock market risks. Speakers will include Vicky Pryce - Chief Economic Adviser, CEBR, Andrew Smith - Chief Economic Adviser, Industry Forum, and others to be added.