Growth Halved: Rachel Reeves' Mixed Economic Bag
The government's budget watchdog now expects the economy to grow by just 1% this year, compared with its previous forecast of 2%. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the downgrade in her Spring Statement, along with sweeping spending cuts to restore her fiscal headroom. We discuss the announcements, and the market reaction with our Markets Today editor David Goodman. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.