Posted on: 28/10/2021
On Wednesday 27th October, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak delivered his Autumn Budget and Spending Review, beginning his speech with "Employment is up, investment is growing, public services are improving, public finances are stabilising, and wages are rising."
Sunak promises his Budget will deliver a "stronger economy for the British people" and leave them in "no doubt" that the Government's plan is working.
The Chancellor says his budget will deliver "an economy fit for a new age of optimism - where the only limit to our potential is the effort we are prepared to put in and the sacrifices we are prepared to make", stating that this budget is the foundation for a stronger economy of the future.
Economic and fiscal context:
Backing businesses and jobs:
Levelling up:
Innovation, environment, and infrastructure:
General: