Webinar: The Budget, the Bank and Britain’s economic burden

In a high-stakes moment for Chancellor Rachel Reeves and UK asset markets, the government is preparing major tax hikes at its late-November Autumn Budget amid an uncertain economic backdrop. The timing of the next Bank of England rate cut hangs in the balance.

Join James Smith (UK Economist) and Chris Turner (Global Head of Markets and Regional Head of Research for UK & CEE) just a day before the Bank of England’s November meeting, for a live discussion of Britain’s economic prospects and the outlook for UK assets.

The event will be introduced by Alexandra MacMahon (Country Manager, ING UK), who will outline her priorities for the region.

You’ll learn:

• ING’s view on the UK outlook heading into 2026

• What the BoE needs to see before cutting rates further, and whether markets are underestimating the chances of further easing

• Which budget measures matter most for market,s and what it means for gilt yields

• The outlook for the pound

Date: Wednesday, 5 November

Time: 10:00 GMT, 11:00 CET

The webinar will last for 45 minutes, including Q&A.

It will be moderated by Vishala SriPathma (Media Relations & Communications Manager, UK & Middle East).

The event will take place online, and the waiting room will open 60 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.

A joining link will be emailed following registration, and you will receive a reminder email 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Sign-up here