Timestamps

(00:24) Latest GDP data from the ONS

(02:30) IMF forecast of UK economy in 2023

(05:08) UK Statistical Authority weighs in on proper use of data 

(07:48) What have we seen so far from the FM

(09:37) The road ahead for Humza Yousaf 

Chair 
Ben Cooper, Associate Economist 

Guests
Professor Mairi Spowage, Director
Hannah Randolph, Economic and Policy Analyst

Timestamps 
(00:31) The latest findings from the Economic Commentary 

(02:43) A review of the latest Scottish and UK economic data 

(04:16) What does the data suggest about the ongoing cost of living crisis? 

(05:55:) Economic inactivity and the Scottish labour market

(08:07) The spring statement and implications for Scotland 

(13:37) Looking forward to the Scottish Business Monitor and the issues facing Scottish firms 

Chair: Calum Fox, Economist, The Fraser of Allander Institute.

Guest: Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute.

Time Stamps:

(00:48) The OBR's GDP forecast.

(02:52) The OBR's inflation forecast.

(O4:22) The UK's public finances.

(07:31) What is the UK budget and why is it important?

(09:36) What additional funding does the Chancellor's announcements generate?

(11:15) Changes to childcare support.

(14:41) The Energy Bills Support Scheme.

(17:55) Disability Payment reforms.

(20:15) Changes to alcohol duty.

Chair: Kate Milne, Assistant Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute 

Guests: Professor Mairi Spowage, Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute 

Timestamps:

(00:25) Latest GDP figures

(03:00) Energy prices

(05:40) Energy Support Scheme

(07:45) Looking ahead - the Scottish Business Monitor 100th Quarter and export activity 

(11:00) Productivity and the four-day working week

(13:05) Scottish Leadership Contest and policy

Chair: Jack Williamson, Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute

Guest: Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute

Time stamps: 

(00:40) Latest GDP figures 

(04:21) Length and depth of the looming recession 

(06:08) Latest Labour Force Survey data

(09:28) Latest inflation figures

(12:39) Core inflation

(15:23) How well is the Central Bank performing?

(19:44) Upcoming Spring Budget 

Chair: Ben Cooper, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute

Guests: Adam McGeoch, Economist Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute 

Timestamps: 

00:34 - What is the Scottish Business Monitor? 
02:24 - Why was the latest survey significant for the institute? 
04:15 - What are the key takeaways from the latest survey? 
06:25 - What are the biggest issues facing firms? 
08:40 - How are businesses fairing in the current economic climate? 
11:05 - Are firms optimistic about the coming year? 
12:42 - How can businesses get involved in the Scottish Business Monitor? 

Chair: Ciara Crummey, Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute
Guests: Professor Mairi Spowage, Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute

Timestamps:
(00.22) Key changes announced in the December budget
(03.22) Were there any surprise announcements?
(08.14) Effect on consumers and businesses
(11.18) How has the budget been received?
(13.14) How this ties in with the UK budget?

Chair: Kate Milne, Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute
Guests: Professor Mairi Spowage, Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute, and David Eiser, Deputy Director

Timestamps
(00:30) Main takeaways from the Autumn Budget Review
(03:25) Were there any surprises?
(08:00) Has enough been done to ease the long recession ahead?
(12:00) Support for businesses and charities
(14:15) Implications for Scotland

Chair: Allison Catalano, Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute

Guest: Professor Mairi Spowage, director of the Fraser of Allander Institute
 

Timestamps

(00:30) Updates on the Scottish labour market and United Kingdom GDP 

(01:45) Is the UK already in a recession?

(02:40) Drivers of poor growth

(4:05) The impact of Thursday's Autumn Budget Review on recession forecasts

(6:10) Additional expected features in the upcoming fiscal statement

(7:50) The impact of the Autumn Budget review in Scotland

(2:14) Discussion of the recent mini-budget and market reaction

(6:00) Discussion about the upcoming Bank of England reaction to the mini-budget and Scottish options for the medium-term fiscal policy

(9:05) Discussion of updated economic forecasts, inflation, and contractions for the coming year and Q4 2022

(11:20) Discussion of Scottish labour market, unemployment, and economic inactivity

(13:55) How are wage growth and inflation impacting household budgeting and expenditure?