UK Autumn Statement special focus

01/02/24 • 31 min

The Autumn Statement was critical for public sector finances, businesses, the UK public and politics. And hanging over the chancellor’s plans is a general election next year. What’s the real impact going to be? To tell us are two well-placed influencers in the sector.
Chris Smith, Editor Public Finance
Dan Corry is Chief Executive of the think tank, New Philanthropy Capital. And he was previously head of the Number 10 Policy Unit for British prime minister Gordon Brown.
Justin Galliford, CEO of Norse Group, which is owned by Norfolk County Council.
Our latest podcast episode there’s a tribute to former chancellor Alistair Darling, 100 measures, what should have been in the statement plus why US taxes and Scandinavian spending don’t add up. Will the next government stick to the Treasury forecasts?

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Financial resilience: Follow the Money

How do we build better communities without it costing the earth?
The gap between rich and poor is widening with devastating consequences.
What’s gone wrong and how do we put it right?
Communities across the country are struggling in the cost of living crisis and local government is straining to meet huge demands including more families in poverty and vulnerable older people.
So for the latest edition of our podcast on financial resilience we’ll be exploring how public sector organisations can make a difference.
Joining us are two very special guests. Former Treasury minister and anti-poverty campaigner Liam Byrne MP reveals his research into how we’ve got to the crisis.
And Jonathan Werran, chief executive of local government think tank (https://www.localis.org.uk/), explains the pressures the public sector is under.
Together with Justin Galliford, chief executive of Norse Group (https://norsegroup.co.uk/), they explore the potential solutions.
This fascinating edition starts in Britain’s most expensive neighbourhood where a house now costs a staggering £30m.
This is the second in a series of three podcasts sponsored by Norse Group.
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Public Finance Focus: the Local Government Settlement and forecasts for 2024

What happens next? Is the question every council leader is asking right now.

Despite not one but two financial deals for local government, the year ahead is set to be even tougher. Decisions are being made about which services to cut and for some whether s114 is the only option.

So in this very special podcast, we discuss how local authorities can ensure not only they balance the books but also protect the important projects and services that will support their communities for years to come. After all, local government needs to be there long after a one-year settlement.

It's going to be a very busy year - and one that is likely to include a general election. So we've taken the opportunity to look at some of the other issues that could come up over the next few months.

In this fascinating discussion, joining Chris Smith, Editor Public Finance are two experienced influencers in the sector.

Dan Corry is Chief Executive of the think tank, New Philanthropy Capital. And he was previously head of the Number 10 Policy Unit for British prime minister Gordon Brown.

Justin Galliford, CEO of Norse Group (https://norsegroup.co.uk/), which is owned by Norfolk County Council.

What is it like to be in the Treasury dealing with the demands from council leaders? How can an organisation under pressure meet short-term and long term demands? And is there some politics going on here?

There's some great insights to all this and more...

This episode is sponsored by Norse Group