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William Mata

‘A great outcome’: Charities welcome protection to benefits and pensions in Autumn Statement

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street

(Picture: PA Wire)

Charities have given a warm welcome to Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement commitment to increase pensions and benefits in line with inflation.

The chancellor’s statement contained a pledge to “protect the vulnerable” after UK inflation hit a 41-year high in October.

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