Breaking down the Autumn Budget

About this episode

This episode features IoD Chief Economist Anna Leach breaking down the key announcements from the Chancellor's Autumn Budget and their implications for businesses.

With the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget now unveiled, businesses are already assessing what the new measures mean for them. In this special rapid-reaction episode of the Director podcast, IoD Chief Economist Anna Leach breaks down the key announcements - from headline tax decisions to the policies shaping the business landscape in the months and year ahead.

People in this episode

Host: Institute of Directors

Guest: Anna Leach

Topics covered

• Autumn Budget
• business impact
• tax decisions
• economic policy
• business landscape

Keywords

• Autumn Budget
• tax decisions
• business policies
• economic impact
• Chancellor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute of Directors

Places: UK

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