Live coverage: Autumn statement (From Braintree and Witham Times)
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Live coverage: Autumn statement
9:59am Wednesday 5th December 2012 in News
Live coverage: Autumn statement
Chancellor George Osborne will unveil a £154 million blitz on big-name global companies and wealthy individuals in the Autumn Statement today. His mini-budget is also expected to deliver equally bleak news for benefit claimants as the Government continues its battle to balance the books in the face of stalling growth. Follow the announcements live from 11am: