The latest news, analysis and opinion on the spring statement and how it affects you.
Chancellor makes cuts to welfare spending as economic forecasts slashed
Where will the cards fall before the autumn Budget?
The chancellor’s plan to revolutionise retail investment needs young investors
Chancellor faces deepening welfare cuts row and prospect of fresh tax rises
In rushing its fiscal fences, the Spring Statement risks otherwise well-meaning reform being botched
Office for Budget Responsibility warns a global trade war risks eliminating UK chancellor’s fiscal headroom
Chancellor has chosen to ‘concentrate the pain’ on sick and disabled, Resolution Foundation says
Don’t let the budget rule tail wag the democratic dog
Labour’s policy mix will not break the cycle of making irreconcilable promises on tax, spending and public services
UK chancellor sets out welfare cuts and departmental spending squeeze, but she may be forced to raise taxes in autumn
Joseph Rowntree Foundation says forecasts rely on ‘sleight of hand’ to underestimate true impact of reforms
Official forecasts show how easily Reeves’ plan could run into trouble
The government needs to make bold choices ahead of the autumn Budget
But government risks backlash over welfare cuts that will push tens of thousands into poverty
No tax changes in the Spring Statement, but if the search for growth proves fruitless they’ll soon be back on the agenda
Penalties will rise with the aim of netting £1bn over the next four years
From another crackdown on tax collection, to Isa threats and investing in defence stocks
Rachel Reeves’ statement to the House of Commons
Chancellor confirms £2.2bn military funding rise next year in Spring Statement
Managing to do anything that could add to GDP is welcome, but it will not get the government off the hook
OBR forecasts 305,000 more new homes a year by 2029 as a result of changes
Our disappointment is immeasurable and our day is ruined
A summary of the key policy announcements and official forecasts
UK chancellor forced to make last-minute savings to shore up the nation’s finances
Chancellor forced to find more savings after watchdog doubts £5bn costing
