The upcoming Budget is an important one for growth. But why should businesses care what’s in the Chancellor’s red box on 15 March? 

Joining us for this episode we have Louise Hellem, Director of Economic Policy at the CBI to talk us through the headlines of what we’re asking for in the Budget, the business concerns that have led to them, and how government intervention on childcare, capital investment and green growth can make a huge impact on the economy.

Also, just how do we nurture a healthy workforce and how important is it to boost growth? Lydia Hamilton-Rimmer, Senior Policy Adviser in the CBI’s Health team joins the pod to tell us more.

Joining the CBI’s Associate Editor, Joe Marshall in conversation is:

• Syma Cullasy-Aldridge, Chief Campaign Director, CBI
• Louise Hellem, Director of Economic Policy, CBI
• Lydia Hamilton-Rimmer, Senior Policy Adviser, Health, CBI

In this episode we mention:

• CBI’s Spring Budget Submission
• Work Health Index