UK Economy

Article thumbnail: File photo dated 16/03/2023 of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, who took control of the nation's finances a year ago on Saturday, amid political chaos and turmoil in the financial markets caused by former prime minister Liz Truss's disastrous mini-budget. His appointment on October 14 last year saw him replace Kwasi Kwarteng, who was sacked after just five weeks in the job, followed swiftly by the resignation of Ms Truss after their aggressive tax-cutting policies crashed the pound, sent borrowing costs soaring and sparked a pension fund crisis. Issue date: Friday October 13, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story CITY Hunt. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Autumn Statement choices Hunt must make on pensions, tax cuts, benefits and more

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said 'everything is on the table' ahead of the statement on Wednesday

Ghosts of budget past

Hunt to focus Autumn Statement tax cuts on businesses to boost growth

Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 7: Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt walks with shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves through the Central Lobby at the Palace of Westminster following the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords on November 7, 2023 in London, England. The speech delivered by the monarch but written by the government sets out the government's priorities for the coming year. This session of parliament will lead up to the next general election. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Autumn Statement: what lies ahead for your taxes, state pension and benefits