Inside the Red Box

In summary

With the Budget now delivered by the Chancellor, our Inside the Red Box series dealt with speculation leading up to the 26th November.

In the latest episode, we discuss the main talking points and how seeking advice is vital in these times.

Episode 6

Chancellor Rachel Reeves released the 2025 budget today.

There’s a lot to unpack and so to help us understand more about the budget and its implications, we’ve asked Steve Webb, former Minister of Pensions to guide us through in a brief conversation with our colleague, Edward Backhouse from Brooks Financial.

Episode 5

Concerned about how potential tax rises could affect your finances? Get prepared for the Budget and keep informed with our ‘Inside the Red Box’ series.

In this week’s episode, Sarah Wilson-Trainor and Edward Backhouse discuss possible changes to income tax and what a rumoured property levy could mean for homeowners.

With the Chancellor’s speech less than two weeks away, now is the time to make sure you’re ready for what the announcement could bring.

Episode 4

Could a Cash ISA cut be on the cards?

Autumn-Budget month has finally arrived and amidst the mounting rumours, our ‘Inside the Red Box’ podcast is your guide to making sense of the speculation.

Join Dan Thompson and Kerry Holmes for this week’s episode as they explore the possibility of a reduction to the Cash ISA allowance and what this could mean for your future savings.

In the lead-up to the Chancellor’s changes, we are bringing you frank discussions and careful analysis, helping you navigate whatever the Budget brings.

Episode 3

Worried about what the Chancellor’s changes could mean for your pension? You're not alone.

The latest episode of ‘Inside the Red Box’ is now live, guiding you through this week’s Autumn Budget rumours.

Tune in as Daniel Barratt, Chartered Financial Planner at Brooks Financial and James Smith Chartered, Investment Director at Brooks Macdonald, explore concerns around pension reform, fears about cuts to the tax-free lump sum, and how you can best prepare in response. They also discuss how our long-term Retirement Strategies are designed to help you stay confident whatever the short-term brings.

In the lead up to 26th November, let us deal with the speculation so you can focus on what matters.

Episode 2

In this week’s conversation, Ed Backhouse and Louie Butlin explore the inheritance tax changes that may be in the pipeline and look to last year’s announcement to see what lessons we can learn about managing expectations.

Episode 1

In our latest Brooks Macdonald discussion, Daniel Barratt and Ed Backhouse, Chartered Financial Planners at Brooks Financial, share an insightful conversation about the speculation surrounding the upcoming budget. They cover topics such as Tax-Free Cash, Inheritance Tax, Cash ISA, and Property Tax.

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