Here are some of the main announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement to MPs: This will be updated as more information comes in... The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicts an average inflation rate of 2.8% by the end of next year and 2% by 2025. The OBR sees "overall" UK growth in 2023 of 0.6%. Growth of 0.7% is expected in 2024, doubling to 1.4% in 2025. Benefits will increase by 6.7%, the September rate of inflation, as is customary, with the increase coming into effect in April. The chancellor announced he will increase the local housing allowance...