The Latest Breaking News from Jeremy Hunt

But chancellor says he does not have figures to base decision on

A close look at Thursday's budget shows a string of details buried in the small print which affect everyone

The Money Saving Expert has warned of a 'perfect storm' of higher prices across the board

Spending decisions in England mean the Scottish Government will see a boost to its budget over the next two years.

There will be no recovery unless the chancellor addresses low productivity, the green economy and trading relations post Brexit, says economist Mohamed El-Erian

Living standards are set to fall by seven per cent as almost all Brits will face more taxes and energy bill support has been weened down too

The Chancellor yesterday deferred a much-anticipated cap on care homes, which would have seen an £86,000 lifetime cap on how much someone would pay for care - despite having said the issue had been "ducked" by governments back in 2013

Cost of living crisis continues to bite as energy bills, fuel and food prices climb

During his announcement on Thursday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed that the Government's energy price guarantee scheme will be extended. But the cost will be increased.