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Trump, tariffs and EU turmoil: 2025 predictions

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In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we look ahead to the most significant events and trends anticipated in 2025.

Last year brought a new UK government and its controversial first Budget. With things now appearing more settled at home, the upcoming inauguration of President Trump in the US and the recent collapse of governments in Europe will bring new opportunities and challenges for the British economy.

For the third year, host Philippa Lamb is joined in forecasting by Iain Wright, ICAEW Managing Director of Reputation and Influence; Frances Haque, Chief Economist at Santander UK; and David Williamson, Political Editor of the Sunday Express.

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Host

Philippa Lamb

Guests

  • Iain Wright, Managing Director, Reputation and Influence, ICAEW
  • David Williamson, Political Editor, Sunday Express
  • Frances Haque, Chief Economist, Santander UK

Producer

Natalie Chisholm

Episode first published: 3 January 2025
Podcast recorded: 17 December 2024

All views expressed on this podcast are those of the contributors and don’t necessarily reflect those of ICAEW or its members.

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