James Nation
Former Treasury and No.10 official and political adviser, providing insight on fiscal policy, government strategy and public finance.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 36min
Post-Budget briefing: what will it mean for your finances?
Join John Porteous, Managing Director at Charles Stanley, and former Treasury official James Nation as they navigate the chaos of a recently leaked Budget. They discuss the implications for long-term financial planning, dissecting the government's fiscal strategy. John highlights winners like ISAs, while James raises concerns about potential UK brain drain. The duo also stresses the importance of financial education and the need for stable investment frameworks amid shifting policies. It's a lively conversation about what this Budget means for your wallet!
Mar 12, 2026 • 46min
How Global Energy Shocks Will Shape UK Politics, Inflation and the Housing Market
James Nation, former Treasury special adviser and deputy head of the Number 10 Policy Unit now at Forefront Advisors, joins to unpack how Middle East conflicts and energy shocks complicate UK politics. He discusses 2022 lessons on price caps, how market monitoring shapes fiscal choices, risks to fiscal headroom, mortgage rate unpredictability, and the pressures around the autumn Budget and housing ambitions.
Nov 25, 2025 • 13min
Why Reeves's smorgasbord Budget won't fix Britain
James Nation, former Treasury official and current managing director at Forefront Advisers, teams up with economics editor Michael Simmons to dissect the UK Budget. They explore the chaotic budgeting process, debating whether it's symptomatic of a 'broken Britain.' James explains the intricate final preparations behind the scenes, while Michael discusses leaked measures, terming them a 'smorgasbord.' The duo also hashes out Rachel Reeves's evolving political stance and the delicate balance between growth reforms and voter promises.
