BBC News Autumn Statement 2012

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5 December 2013 Last updated at 00:11

The plan is working, says Osborne

The chancellor says the UK economy is bouncing back but the recovery is "not yet done" - and millions must wait longer for a state pension.


Osborne to make fresh spending cuts

George Osborne will announce a fresh round of spending cuts for Whitehall departments when he gives his Autumn Statement on Thursday.

Commuters in LondonBattle over 'strivers' tax' claim

Labour calls government plans to squeeze benefits a "strivers' tax", but ministers insist "strivers" will be better off after the Autumn Statement.

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