In this limited edition series in partnership with Greenways Business Park, this episode of Let’s Talk Greenways Business Park, host Nella Pang is joined by Mark Berrisford-Smith, former Head of Economics at HSBC, to cut through the headlines and unpack what the Autumn Budget really tells us about the UK economy. Together, they explore the realities behind debt, growth, taxation and confidence — and what it all means for businesses trying to plan, invest and grow in an uncertain climate.

What you’ll hear about in this episode:

• What the Autumn Budget reveals about the true state of the UK economy
• Why high public debt and low productivity continue to hold back growth
• The impact of tax burden, inflation and interest rates on consumer confidence
• Why recovery feels slow — and what’s preventing spending from bouncing back
• How global pressures, geopolitics and trade tensions affect UK outlooks
• The role of business investment in driving long-term economic recovery
• Why planning, skills, energy costs and infrastructure remain key constraints
• What businesses should realistically prepare for over the next few years

Companies & Organisations Mentioned:

• HSBC
• UK Government / HM Treasury
• Bank of England
• UK business and financial institutions
• International trade and global markets

Shoutouts:

• Business leaders navigating uncertainty with pragmatism and resilience
• Economists and analysts helping translate policy into real-world impact
• SMEs and organisations continuing to invest despite economic headwinds

About Our Guest:

Mark Bairus-Hissner
Former Head of Economics at HSBC, Mark brings decades of experience analysing global and UK economic trends. In this episode, he offers a grounded, honest assessment of the Autumn Budget and the structural challenges shaping the UK’s economic future.

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