Burnham’s Big Economic Choices
Summary
Andy Burnham, the prime minister, and his finance chief John Healey face tough choices in their upcoming budget, especially about how much to spend on defense. The discussion includes expert views on the government's options amid economic challenges. Separately, the BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman reports on trying a self-driving Uber in London, showing how fast this technology is growing.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is preparing his first budget as prime minister.
- The government must decide whether to increase defense spending.
- Economic conditions are making budget decisions difficult.
- John Healey is the Chancellor working with Burnham on the budget.
- Experts Adam Fleming, Faisal Islam, and Helen Miller discuss possible government options.
- Zoe Kleinman is the first British journalist to try a self-driving Uber in London.
- The self-driving car technology is advancing quickly.
- Newscast is a daily BBC podcast that analyzes current political news.
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