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Have tax rises become inevitable?

Presented by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey, produced by Frankie Tobi, music by Axel Kacoutié; the executive producer is Zoe Hitch.

created: July 14, 2025, 12:18 p.m. | updated: July 14, 2025, 1:10 p.m.

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how Rachel Reeves will try to reassure her party and the country about the state of the economy in a major speech this week. Also, how does the government plan to convince the public – and other MPs – to embrace net zero measures? Plus, as details of Donald Trump’s second state visit are confirmed, why won’t he be addressing the UK parliament?

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