SOLDO BUDGET SERIES

Seismic shift or mere tremors: Decoding Rachel Reeves’ First Autumn Statement

Join us as we delve into the potential seismic impact of Rachel Reeves’ highly anticipated first budget as Chancellor.

Our expert panel includes Labour peer Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, former Deputy Prime Minister David Lidington, and Dr George Dibb from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) who will unpack key announcements, debate implications for UK businesses, and explore whether Reeves’ economic measures signal lasting change for UK business growth.

See the agenda below

Who is speaking

Speakers

Hosted by David McClelland, this discussion will offer unparalleled insights into the future of UK economic policy

David McClelland
TV Journalist Host
CFO Playbook Podcast Host and Tech Journalist
Baroness Ayesha Hazarika
Member of the House of Lords
Labour Peer, Special Advisor to Gordon Brown, Times Radio Host and political commentator.
Sir David Lidington
Former Deputy PM
Former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister and Cabinet Office Minister
Dr George Dibb
Head of the Centre for Economic Justice
Institute for Public Policy Research
Pooja Bhachu
Director of Public Policy, UK&I, Mastercard.
Mastercard’s policy engagement lead on financial inclusion, small businesses, and sustainability (UK and EU).
What’s happening

Event Agenda

08:30

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Registration, breakfast and networking
09:30

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Introduction and welcome from Rory Choudhuri, Head of Product Marketing, Soldo 
09:40

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Opening remarks on the budget and the economic & political implications from Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, House of Lords
09:45

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Panel session with all speakers
10:45

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Audience Q&A
11:00

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Closing remarks

Limited spots available