Listen "OBR Leaks, Mansion Tax & A Fateful Fiscal Forecast"
Episode Synopsis
In this Mark and Pete Budget Special, our intrepid duo dive into the chaos, comedy, and quiet despair of Britain’s latest economic rumblings. First up: the OBR leak that spilled early forecasts across Westminster like a carelessly opened hymnbook, revealing sluggish growth, stubborn borrowing, and a government hoping nobody notices the fine print. Then it’s on to the endlessly controversial mansion tax, where homeowners panic, politicians posture, and Mark calmly explains why half the country is suddenly checking their Zoopla valuation with sweaty palms.Pete brings the theological lens, Mark brings the economic logic, and together they explore the growing maze of ISAs, the rise of salary sacrifice, and the lingering chill of the threshold freeze — Britain’s favourite stealth tax. Along the way, expect dry humour, a touch of pulpit wisdom, and a brutally honest look at how ordinary people will fare as the nation stumbles forward.Finally, the pair unveil their fateful fiscal forecast: a wry yet hopeful prediction of Britain’s economic future, mixing biblical perspective with British grit. Faith meets finance, wit meets wisdom, and listeners get a sharply insightful guide to navigating the quirks of the UK economy.
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