After the Bank of England held interest rates, James and Dan ask what we can read into how the bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted, and what that says for the timing of the much-anticipated first rate cut.

And as France and the UK prepare to go to the polls in just over a week, James explains why what's happening in the French election matters to markets.

Finally, James looks at OECD data on how the UK's property taxes compare to our peers.

All in under 15 minutes (just).

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