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UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves sits down with David Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the UK's economic outlook, including her efforts to repair public finances. She makes the case for Britain as a global hub for business and talent, highlighting plans to keep high-growth companies rooted in the UK and emphasizing the importance of central bank independence. This interview was recorded January 21 at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Chapters:
00:01:07 - Managing the UK budget and fiscal priorities
00:03:38 - Growth outlook and economic strategy
00:06:46 - UK tech gap and building a “British Silicon Valley”
00:09:00 - Central bank independence and interest rates
00:11:29 - Early life, education, and entering politics
00:14:05 - Career at the Bank of England and private sector
00:17:02 - UK–US relationship and global positioning
00:20:39 - Why investors should choose the UK
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UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves sits down with David Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the UK's economic outlook, including her efforts to repair public finances. She makes the case for Britain as a global hub for business and talent, highlighting plans to keep high-growth companies rooted in the UK and emphasizing the importance of central bank independence. This interview was recorded January 21 at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Chapters:
00:01:07 - Managing the UK budget and fiscal priorities
00:03:38 - Growth outlook and economic strategy
00:06:46 - UK tech gap and building a “British Silicon Valley”
00:09:00 - Central bank independence and interest rates
00:11:29 - Early life, education, and entering politics
00:14:05 - Career at the Bank of England and private sector
00:17:02 - UK–US relationship and global positioning
00:20:39 - Why investors should choose the UK
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Like this video? Subscribe to The David Rubenstein Show on YouTube:
youtube.com/channel/UCqsN9MYiu1mKSAsYoF6ppTg
Watch the latest episodes of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" here:
bloomberg.com/peer-to-peer
Learn more about David:
davidrubenstein.com
Connect with us on...
Twitter: twitter.com/business
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