Disability benefit cuts and limited fiscal headroom: Reflections on the spring statement
Update: 2025-03-28
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PARTICIPANTS
Dr Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
TIME STAMPS
(0:30 ) Economic conditions leading up to the spring statement
(16:15 ) What announcements were made and how do they affect Scotland?
(21:10 ) OBR estimates for policy costs and savings
(30:25 ) What fiscal policy changes might we expect later this year?
(37:40 ) What are the UK's prospects for growth?
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