Host
Technology journalist and TV presenter
David McClelland is the go-to name for technology reporting, with numerous TV credits from BBC Watchdog and Right on the Money to ITV Good Morning Britan. As a journalist, his bylines include Metro, TechRadar, and International Business Times.
Economist overview
Chief Economist at Saltmarsh Economics
With over 35 years of experience, David Owen is the Founder and Chief Economist of Saltmarsh Economics. He has chaired the Investment Committee of Save the Children UK, and is a former Council Member of the Society of Professional Economists.
Panelist
CEO at Liz Earle Wellbeing
A global brand pioneer, Liz Earle MBE co-founded the multi-award-winning Liz Earle Beauty Co. before moving on to launch Liz Earle Wellbeing. Today she’s a champion of women’s health, media influencer, podcast host, author, and charity founder.
Panelist
MD at Lucky Saint
Emma Heal has scaled category-defining start-ups for over 20 years, growing Innocent drinks and Graze snacks into household names before joining Lucky Saint as MD. She’s a passionate advocate for championing women in industry.
Panelist
CEO at Soldo
Carlo Gualandri, Founder and CEO of Soldo, is a trailblazing tech entrepreneur with over 20 years in banking and financial services. He has driven innovation in media (Virgilio), banking (Fineco), and gaming (Gioco Digitale).
The Spring Budget is a financial statement made by the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, usually in March. It details the state of the country’s finances and the government’s proposals for update to taxation and public spending. It plays a crucial role in economic forecasting and planning for the fiscal year ahead.
The UK Spring Budget for 2024 has been scheduled for 6 March. This is the date when the Chancellor of the Exchequer will present the economic and fiscal forecast to Parliament, setting out the government’s plans for the economy and the public finances for the next year. Businesses and finance teams should mark this date in their calendars to stay informed about changes that could affect their financial planning and operations.
The Spring Budget typically include updates on the government’s economic forecasts, changes to tax laws, plans for public spending, and financial measures aimed at achieving the government’s economic objectives. It’s an opportunity for the government to address current economic challenges and set out their fiscal strategy.
The Spring Budget has significant implications for businesses and finance teams as it outlines the government’s fiscal policies for the coming year. It may introduce changes to corporate taxation, business rates, investment incentives, and regulations that can impact business operations and financial planning. Finance teams must analyse the budget to adapt their strategies for compliance, tax planning, and capital allocation to align with any new government measures. The Spring Forward event is designed to do exactly that. You’ll here from our expert panel how to breakdown the details of the budget and apply it to your business.
The Spring Budget, once announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, typically takes effect at the start of the new fiscal year, which is April 1st. However, some measures may come into force immediately, others may be phased in over time, and some may require further legislation to be enacted.