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Disability and working age benefits to rise in line with inflation

The move will cost £11 billion but will help protect the most vulnerable, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

How much weekly state pension payments will be next year following Autumn Budget

The government announced how pensions will change by next year

Manchester Evening News · Nov 17, 2022

Fed official suggests substantial rate hikes may be needed

The Federal Reserve may have to raise its benchmark interest rate much higher than many people expect to get inflation under control, said James Bullard, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

State Pension and DWP benefits set to increase by 10.1% next April as Triple Lock honoured in Autumn Statement

New cost of living payments are on the way along with more support for energy bills.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022

‘Sigh of relief’ for pensioners as triple lock is confirmed for next April

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the state pension will be uprated in line with inflation at 10.1% from April 2023.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement at a glance as he announces tax rises

The Chancellor announced his plans in the House of Commons on Thursday and said he was having to make difficult decisions

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

How Autumn Budget will affect people of Edinburgh - full list of key points

The Chancellor is risking a backlash from the public and media alike by unveiling a £54 billion package of tax hikes and spending cuts – after saying the UK is in a recession.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 17, 2022

Will the autumn statement do enough to ease the recession? Our panel’s verdict

The chancellor has presented the government’s economic plans as Britain suffers the highest inflation for 40 years

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week

The U.S. job market remains healthy as fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, despite the Federal Reserve’s rapid interest rate hikes this year intended to bring down inflation and tighten the labor market

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Autumn Statement 2022: Key points from Jeremy Hunt’s speech

The Chancellor said his priorities were stability, growth and public services as he delivered the autumn statement

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022