39 minutes | Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Welcome to a special edition of The Shropshire Business Podcast, recorded at the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Telford.
Following today’s landmark budget announcement, the Chancellor has laid out a sweeping set of policy shifts, fiscal adjustments, and tax changes that will directly impact businesses across our region.
From hospitality and manufacturing to construction, healthcare, and professional services, every corner of Shropshire's commercial landscape is feeling the weight of today's news.
To break down what these announcements actually mean for local growth, employment, and investment, we’ve brought together a panel of local business leaders and industry voices from across the county:
Elena Fenton – Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa
Keith Winter – Dyke Yaxley
Delia Yapp & Lee Gilbert – Fowler & Gilbert Ltd
Gareth Jones – In-Comm Training
Stuart Mackenzie – McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd
Naomi Atkin – Lingen Davies
Ruth Ross & Liz Keirle – Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
Whether you're looking for expert analysis or raw reactions from local industry heads, listen in as we dive into today's budget reaction.