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Economics Guru: Britain Is Not Ready for the Next Crisis

We talk to a top economist and former advisor to Gordon Brown about the challenges and opportunities facing John Healey’s first budget announcement.

With Michael Walker & Michael Jacobs.

Published 23 October 2026

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