{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/35669120-6056-4c38-8f33-80df7112e8df/69273b5e1874a1556d4b3d78?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Budget unpacked","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba0e441a8cbeb3393cf13c/1764178703975-5edc5ccb-6a49-4546-b043-15e32585a736.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>After weeks of trailing, flip-flopping, and media briefings, the government finally unveiled its budget. And while there were no real surprises, questions– both practical and existential– remain. Has Rachel Reeves done enough to save her and Keir Starmer’s jobs? And what will it mean for you, the listener?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: </em><a href=\"http://thetimes.com/thestory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>http://thetimes.com/thestory</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guests:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Aubrey Allegretti, chief political correspondent, The Times, and&nbsp;</li><li>Rachel Mortimer, deputy money editor, The Times and The Sunday Times.</li></ul><p><strong>Host: </strong>Manveen Rana.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Producer:</strong> Micaela Arneson.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/what-now-rachel-reeves-budget-leak-qh0bzg8kt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This budget may end up dooming Labour’s election chances</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.thetimes.com/money/tax/article/tax-calculator-budget-2025-rachel-reeves-jwwk595m6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What does the budget mean for you?</a></p><p><strong>Further listening: </strong><a href=\"https://podfollow.com/the-business\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Business</a></p><p><strong>Clips:</strong> BBC News, Channel 4 News, ITV News, Sky News, Parliament.</p><p><strong>Photo:</strong> Getty Images.</p><p><strong>Get in touch:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:thestory@thetimes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thestory@thetimes.com</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Times"}