Episode Details

Participants:

• João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
• Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

Timestamps:

(00:28) Economic forecasts for growth and inflation

(03:03) Fiscal drag and its consequences

(06:50) National Insurance cuts

(08:45) Spending settlements for departments and devolved administrations remain tight - are they realistic?

(13:03) Consequences for Scotland

(17:17) What does this mean in the context of a looming general election?