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The Chancellor says adjusting the triple lock, as Labour plans to do in 2030 if it wins the next general election, will save £15 billion per year by the end of the 2030's. #AutumnBudget

Chancellor Healey also announced £10bn of support for Ukraine. Healey and Andy Burnham called President Zelensky this morning to inform him of the UK's support. #AutumnBudget

Healey talks about spending reviews, highlighting the importance of prioritising a "digital overhaul of the government" announcing a review of the NHS productivity and AI. #AutumnBudget

Chancellor Healey further announced full funding for the Defense Investment Plan. With work already underway to meet the defense target. #AutumnBudget

Healey declared that the "fiscal devolution" will see "100% of business rates" retained locally by the end of the decade. The Chancellor added that from next year 20% of business rates revenue will go to mayors. #AutumnBudget

A new young entrepreneurs allowance has been announced which will cover a year of living costs for young founders, as well as a new scale-up programme for female founders, doubling the British business bank's commitments to women-led businesses in funds to £200m. #AutumnBudget

Chancellor Healey announced "founders' relief" for firms, which is a new trading allowance, raising the amount people can earn from a new venture tax-free from £1,000 to £3,000. #AutumnBudget

The government must "seize the opportunities and guard against risks" of AI and has set out a new deal for data centres in the UK. #AutumnBudget

The Chancellor has said that he will cut business rates to zero for 70,000 businesses by raising the threshold for those who have to pay it from premises with a rateable value of £12,000 to £18,000. #AutumnBudget

In this Budget it's been announced that banks are to pay an extra 3% on the bank surcharge starting January 2027, with the Chancellor emphasising this is a temporary measure to provide immediate support for energy bills, and is due to last for 15 months. #AutumnBudget

Healey stated that the Cash ISA Allowance is to remain at £20,000. #AutumnBudget

In alignment with previous announcements, Chancellor Healey has increased both the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage by 3.9%. #AutumnBudget

Listing some of the previous announcements, Healey highlights the Pension Tax Allowance where pensioners with income up to the value of the fill new state pension will not pay income tax "in this Parliament". #AutumnBudget

Chancellor Healey says that he has "heard calls" for the pay transparency on job adverts to close the gender pay gap. With a promise that the government will "act soon" to make sure women are "paid and promoted fairly". #AutumnBudget

Chancellor Healey announced that millions of households will be set to receive a £100 energy payment this winter. The Chancellor says that this energy payment will support in "taking the pressure off in the coldest months". #AutumnBudget

The Chancellor has also announced a VAT cut on energy bills which has been extended and the gas standing charge removed. The government will also set out "similar reforms" for electricity says Healey. #AutumnBudget

The OBR displays a cautiously positive outlook on the UK economy's strength. GBP is set to expand by 1.2% this year, which is better than in March and a healthier outlook for 2028. #AutumnBudget

The government is already spending £1 in every £13 it spends on debt interest. Reinforcing the emphasis of getting debt down. #AutumnBudget

The Chancellor has highlighted that he is continuing Rachel Reeve's approach using fiscal rules. #AutumnBudget

In the Budget today, the Chancellor declares his ambition to "reduce government borrowing" and steer Britain through economical storms. Healey says that the impact of increased inflation has been felt in public finances, with today's OBR forecast outlining the UK as set to spend £14bn more in debt interest this year. #AutumnBudget