Did the Budget Just Make Britain Harder to Build In?

The Budget is out. But will it actually make Britain a better place to start, build and grow a business? Jimmy McLoughlin breaks down the biggest announcements from the Chancellor's Budget, with reactions from entrepreneur Alex Depledge and Jack Pardoe from Octopus Energy. From the cost of hiring and scaling a business to energy bills, gas standing charges, electric vehicles and Britain's energy future, we ask what the announcements really mean for founders, employers and households. Are the government's measures enough to kickstart growth? Will energy bills finally come down? And is Britain becoming a more competitive place to invest and create jobs? In this episode: What the Budget means for British founders and businesses Whether the announcements will encourage investment and hiring Why removing gas standing charges won't necessarily lower everyone's bills The future of EVs, heat pumps and Britain's energy system What needs to change to make Britain cheaper and easier to build in Subscribe to Jimmy's Jobs of the Future for conversations with the people shaping Britain's economy, businesses and jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices