{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68da5c15730cf5a74760f268/69bd6c4b007cdcf83fd38f05?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Energy Price Shock & London’s New Housing Strategy","description":"<p>In this episode of Political Business, Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever discuss a volatile week for the UK. From the 150% surge in gas prices following Middle East tensions to the internal \"soft-left\" revolt within the Labour Party, we break down what this means for the upcoming May elections.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive deep into the newly announced <strong>New Homes Accelerator</strong> and <strong>Atlas program. </strong>We give essential updates for anyone in the London housing and development sector.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Energy Crunch:</strong> Why UK gas prices soared 150% and what the Bank of England’s 3.75% rate hold means for your mortgage.</li><li><strong>Labour’s Internal Battle:</strong> Is Angela Rayner rolling the pitch for a leadership bid? We analyse the \"Rayner-Khan-Burnham\" axis.</li><li><strong>London Housing Reform:</strong> A breakdown of the £12 billion New Homes Accelerator package and the end of late-stage review mechanisms.</li><li><strong>The Mais Lecture:</strong> Rachel Reeves’ \"Big Bet\" on AI and Quantum Computing.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Lowick Hedry "}