Autumn statement: what might the chancellor have up his sleeve?
by Angela Monaghan from Economics | The Guardian on (#22BD5)
With little room for manoeuvre, Philip Hammond must find a way to support economy during negotiations to leave EU
The chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver his maiden autumn statement on Wednesday against a backdrop of weaker growth prospects and a large deficit.
While room for big giveaways will be limited, Hammond is likely to have some measures up his sleeve to support the economy during the negotiations to leave the EU.
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