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Is a £30 Billion Budget Surplus Possible? Let's Find Out.

Construction Disrupted Episode 93 - Becoming Rachel Reeves (26.11.25) From government initiatives to boost housing and infrastructure, to the challenges of balancing fiscal policies and keeping consumer confidence, if you were in charge of the red box! Let's go. Reeves Set to Hire Hundreds More Planners https://www.constructionenquirer.com/... Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce this initiative, which aims to "get Britain building" by increasing the number of graduate planners and launching a Planning Careers Hub. The goal? To support retention and open new routes into the profession, ultimately helping the government meet its target of building 1.5 million homes and making 150 planning decisions on major infrastructure projects. Consumer confidence drops ahead of budget https://www.marketingweek.com/consume... November brought a slight dip in consumer confidence, just in time for the holiday shopping season. All five measures of confidence took a tumble, with the major purchase index dropping three points—making big-ticket items about as tempting as leftover fruitcake. Sentiment about the economy and personal finances also slipped, both in terms of looking back and looking ahead. Marketers are now holding their breath, hoping the upcoming budget will inject some much-needed optimism into shoppers’ spirits. Will the budget bring a festive rebound or just more socks for Christmas? Could You Do Better Than Reeves as Chancellor? https://www.marketingweek.com/consume... With a £12 billion shortfall to address, Reeves must balance raising funds for public services, keeping taxes acceptable to voters, and maintaining market confidence. We'll discuss the options on the table, from tax increases to spending cuts, and explore the complexities of fiscal policy. Plus, we talk about the Guardian's interactive budget game that lets you try your hand at crafting a successful budget. Can we keep the markets calm and your MPs happy? Bios Ryan Jones - SLG Agency   / ryanjonesslg   For almost 20 years, Ryan’s focus has been on helping brands in the construction and manufacturing sectors tell their story. His career began in PR, working for global businesses across a variety of sectors, before opting to focus on construction and the built environment. In his role as Managing Director, Ryan works to ensure that SLG Agency continues to be one of the construction industry's leading specialist strategic and creative agencies, having seen its work recognised by the likes of Campaign, Marketing Week and The Drum in recent years. Ryan is regularly asked to speak at trade shows and events, and to contribute thought leadership pieces to trade media. He is also a member of several industry advisory boards, including Constructing Excellence and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. His passion for the construction sector has seen him work with clients on CSR campaigns that tackle the sector’s public perception, culminating in him recently launching a not-for-profit called Deconstruction. Peter Sumpton - buildDifferent   / petersumpton   Peter is a construction–marketing strategist and co-host of Construction Disrupted. With two decades’ experience spanning manufacturers, contractors and agencies, he helps organisations swap scattergun activity for clear strategy, joined-up planning and measurable outcomes. His approach is practical and plain-spoken: cut the noise, focus on what moves the numbers, and build repeatable systems that teams can actually use. Having seen first-hand how unfocused tactics waste time and budget, Peter works with leaders to align commercial goals, customer insight and content so marketing supports delivery rather than distracting from it. Peter's passion lies in diagnosing organisations' marketing functions' capabilities and existing market, assembling what’s required to create a functional strategy, fit for purpose and scalable. Marketing should create value, not just cost, and Peter’s work is about making that the norm.