In this special edition of Flux News, Lisa Aziz leads thirty packed minutes of analysis, reaction and market insight following the Chancellor’s long-awaited UK Budget announcement.

With major tax changes on income, pensions, savings, property and electric vehicles — plus a controversial bundle of pre-budget leaks — the statement has already stirred political confrontation and market volatility. We hear from the Chancellor, Opposition response, and experts across the world to understand what the budget really delivers.

Economist Vicky Price unpacks the hidden tax rises, frozen allowances, rising business costs and the challenges ahead for UK growth. Our global team of trading specialists — including James Brodie, Jorge Montepeque, Martha Dowding, and Manny Newman — assess how the budget lands across London, Dubai, Singapore and the wider global markets.

From Gilt yields and currency moves to Asian investor sentiment and the future of UK oil and gas infrastructure, this episode delivers a comprehensive, global view of a budget announced late, leaked early and debated fiercely.

A must-watch for anyone navigating markets, policy, or the UK’s economic future.