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World at One

World at One

Reeves planning support for 'those who need it most'

24 March 2026

45 minutes

Available for 25 days

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, confirms contingency plans are being made to offset the energy price shock for vulnerable households but assures the markets she'll stick by her fiscal rules. We hear from businesses already struggling with the additional costs caused by the war in Iran and former trade minister Lord O'Neil assesses the Chancellor's approach. Plus, Irvine Welsh on his new creation, Trainspotting: The Musical.