James Bailey is joined by Guy Emmerson, Dorian Wragg and Nigel Billingsley to build off our instant reaction Autumn Budget podcast episode and for a closer inspection of Rachel Reeves’ plans and policies.

In Part 1, the team gave their instant reactions and opinions on the Chancellor’s second Autumn Budget.

With lofty housing and energy targets to meet, amongst other things, James, Dorian, Guy and Nigel will discuss some of Reeves’ announcements in detail and what it could potentially mean for the goals the government has set, and the challenges it could throw up.

Host James Bailey is joined by Guy Emmerson, Dorian Wraggand Nigel Billingsley for an instant reaction and recap of Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget.

James, Dorian, Guy and Nigel discuss some of her biggest announcements and what they could potentially mean for the general public, their respective sectors and their clients as we head into 2026.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll be delving deeper into specific policies outlined in the budget and their potential impacts...

James Bailey is joined by Guy Emmerson and Ian Mercer for a deep dive into the evolving role of valuation in the public sector, and why, in 2025, the conversation has moved firmly towards deliverability.

With local authorities, emergency services, and public bodies under mounting pressure to deliver infrastructure, regeneration, and better public outcomes, knowing the true and realistic value of the public estate has never been moreimportant.

Accurate valuation underpins the decisions that shape everything from capital programmes to community investment, ensuring taxpayer money is used wisely and projects are viable from the outset.

From understanding a client’s challenges and objectives, to embedding valuation into their broader narrative and strategy, this episode explores how a deliverability mindset changes the game. We’ll discuss what’s driving this shift, the barriers still in the way, and why valuation professionals have a pivotal role to play in ensuring public projects move from paper to reality.