October 28, 2025

Mind the gap

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52 minutes

A downgrade in the UK's economic forecast could mean a larger than expected gap in the numbers Chancellor Rachel Reeves has to play with in her budget. Sean Farrington asks an economist what options she has to balance the public purse next month.

And, we'll be hearing from an industry analyst why a UK oil and gas company has filed for administration and what it means for the industry in the North Sea.

Also, how a hot summer might mean a miserable autumn for lovers of all things pumpkin.

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October 28, 2025

Mind the gap

Listen Later

52 minutes

A downgrade in the UK's economic forecast could mean a larger than expected gap in the numbers Chancellor Rachel Reeves has to play with in her budget. Sean Farrington asks an economist what options she has to balance the public purse next month.

And, we'll be hearing from an industry analyst why a UK oil and gas company has filed for administration and what it means for the industry in the North Sea.

Also, how a hot summer might mean a miserable autumn for lovers of all things pumpkin.

...more

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