Hammond to give boost to 'just managing families' in autumn statement

Chancellor set to reveal grim economic forecasts next Wednesday as Office for Budget Responsibility prepares to issue its first projections of Brexit vote's impact

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Philip Hammond is preparing to offer modest giveaways to families that are "just about managing" in next week's autumn statement, as the cash-strapped government struggles to make good on Theresa May's promise to improve the lives of ordinary workers.

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