This week Ben Gutteridge is joined by Head of Research, Guy Foster and Equity Analyst, Ruairidh Finlayson.

First up, Guy discusses this week’s British Chambers of Commerce annual conference where party leaders had the opportunity to set out their position on business-related issues, leading to David Cameron’s appeal for a pay rise for Britain.

Then Guy and Ruairidh look at how the major political parties will address the big issue of wages weakness and which sectors will be most affected by an increase in the minimum wage. Also why UK wages have been so low, will they recover and how should the central bank respond? 

Have you been affected by the issues raised in this podcast? Tweet using #brewinpodcast to join the debate. 

Next week we welcome Steve Keen, economics’ professor, deflation expert and sympathiser of Varoufakis to the podcast.

 

 

 

The value of investments can fall and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. All information within this publication is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. No investment is suitable in all cases and you have any doubts as to an investment’s suitability then you should contact your financial adviser. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the views held throughout Brewin Dolphin Ltd. We or a connected person may have positions in or options on the securities mentioned herein or may buy, sell or offer to make a purchase or sale of such security mentioned in this podcast. For further information, please refer to our conflicts policy which is available on the footer below.