Speculation is rife that the upcoming Autumn budget will introduce new tax rises following expensive U-turns on welfare and slower than expected growth. Some thinktanks have suggested Rachel Reeves’ next budget will need to find up to £50bn. The Times’ economics editor, Mehreen Khan talks to Luke Jones about why Britain is broke, and what can be done to find extra funds? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Mehreen Khan, Economics editor at The Times.Host: Luke JonesProducer: Kate Lamble.Read more: Rachel Reeves ‘must find £50bn’ in tax rises or spending cuts in budgetMove defence budget outside fiscal rule, says Gordon Brown Clips: Times News, The Telegraph, Sky News, ITV News.Photo: Getty ImagesGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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