Scotcast

A quick take on the Spring Statement

Mar 28, 2025 · 14 min · 14.4 MB
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With experts warning that the Chancellor Rachel Reeves may need to raise taxes later this year - what might the Finance Secretary Shona Robison do to balance her own books?

Martin and Natalie discuss and analyse the Spring Statement with BBC Scotland’s economy editor Douglas Fraser - and ask how UK decisions may impact Scotland.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Get in touch with us by emailing scotcast@bbc.co.uk