Chancellor's Autumn Statement Outlines UK Tax and Spending Plans amid Economic Challenges
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The Autumn Statement is delivered by the Chancellor on November 22 and outlines the government's tax and spending plans.
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It's a major event as it affects take-home pay and public services based on economic forecasts.
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Key challenges are high inflation, rising government borrowing costs, and weak economic growth.
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Potential measures include changes to pensions, benefits, stamp duty, inheritance tax, and ISAs.
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It affects the whole UK but Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland make some independent tax and spending decisions.