Could AI save the UK economy? – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast

Politics Weekly UK

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🗓️ 13 January 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at just how serious warnings about the UK’s financial position really are, and what this means for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Plus, why the government is hoping AI could be the magic bullet that revives our economy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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