Simon Harris: “The priority in the budget must be to reward work.”

Capital markets should not feel remote or like something that is only for people with significant wealth or financial expertise.

None of this suggests that transition would be without significant cost or complexity. It would require careful planning, sustained investment and responsible fiscal management.

we have comparatively low levels of direct retail investment, and as such people are not getting the benefits of greater returns.

We obviously have the fuel allowance scheme, which more people than ever before benefit from this season, which will recommence again shortly.