After months of intense political speculation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her highly anticipated second Budget to the nation. The announcement will take place at noon on Wednesday 26 November 2025, setting the stage for a day of significant financial and political analysis.
City AM's Comprehensive Budget Day Coverage
City AM will provide extensive, real-time coverage of the event and its immediate aftermath. Our team will bring you every development through our Live Blog on CityAM.com and the City AM App throughout the day. The highlight will be a special livestream broadcast originating from the heart of the UK's financial district at 2pm.
Broadcasting live from the iconic London Stock Exchange, the show will be hosted by Christian May, Editor-in-Chief of City AM, and Alys Denby, Comment Editor. They will be joined by a panel of top-tier experts to dissect the Budget's contents and implications.
Expert Panel and Key Discussion Points
The reaction show will feature leading voices from politics, finance, and business. Confirmed guests include:
- Helen Thomas, CEO of Blonde Money
- Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange
- Vicky Pryce, leading economist
- Lale Akoner, Global Market Strategist at eToro
- Simon French, chief economist at Panmure Liberum
- Labour MP, Chris Curtis
- Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell
- Andrew Griffith, Shadow Secretary of State for Business
They will be joined by City AM journalists reporting live from the newsroom.
How to Watch the Budget Reaction Show
To ensure you don't miss this essential analysis, the programme will be streamed live on City AM's YouTube channel. You can also watch directly via CityAM.com from 2pm on Wednesday 26 November. For those on social media, the broadcast will be available across City AM's channels on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
The show promises to be an unmissable deep dive into the Budget. The panel will unpack the key headlines as they break, provide immediate insight into market reactions, and delve into the potential political fallout. Crucially, they will explain what the government's new policies mean for your business, your sector, and your personal finances.
Make sure you join City AM for this live event on Budget Day to get the clarity you need on the UK's economic direction.
