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We are pleased to invite you to the NBCC 30 Minutes Business Briefing: UK-NL Economic Outlook, following the Chancellor's Spring Forecast, focusing on the UK Chancellor’s Spring Forecast 2026 and its implications for businesses, trade, and investment between the UK and the Netherlands.

Officially a Spring Forecast, scheduled for 3 March 2026 and to be delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, this announcement will provide an interim economic update focused on stability and growth, with potential interim tax adjustments and impacts on savings and benefits. The Spring Forecast will also include updated economic and fiscal projections from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

Following the forecast, this concise briefing will offer expert analysis on the key announcements and what they mean for organisations operating across the UK and the Netherlands.

Event details
Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Time: 11:00 – 11:30 CET (10:00 – 10:30 UK time)
Location: Microsoft Teams

Speakers

  • James Smith, Economist, Developed Markets (VP), ING
  • Guntars Upis, Economist/Research Analyst (Senior Associate), PwC
  • Bas Batelaan, Managing Partner, Public Matters
  • Thomas Wiggers, Economic, Fiscal, Tech-AI & Sustainability Lead, NBCC

During this 30-minute session, our expert panel will discuss:

  • Key takeaways from the UK Spring Forecast 2026
  • UK & Netherlands economic outlook for Q1 2026, including growth and inflation trends
  • Trade and investment implications for UK–NL businesses
  • Political and regulatory developments shaping the cross-border business environment

This webinar offers a timely opportunity to stay informed and assess the impact of the Spring Forecast on your organisation.

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Secure your place by clicking the register button and stay ahead in the evolving UK–NL economic landscape.

 

Event Details

Theme: NBCC NL-UK Relationship
Speakers:

James Smith
Economist, Developed Markets (VP), ING

Guntars Upis
Economist/Research Analyst (Senior Associate), PwC

Bas Batelaan
Managing Partner, Public Matters

Thomas Wiggers
Economic - Fiscal, Tech - AI, Sustainability Lead, NBCC

Date & Time:05/03/2026 11:00 CET - 11:30 CET

05/03/2026 10:00 GMT - 10:30 GMT

Location:Microsoft Teams