The Chancellor cut National Insurance and made changes to tax and pensions in moves that will affect millions - and you can use our calculator to find out if you will really be better off.
Despite inflation falling to 4.6 per cent last week, Britons across the UK are still struggling with high energy bills and soaring costs in many areas of their finances.
In a crucial Autumn Statement, Jeremy Hunt drew battle lines for a long election struggle by starting to reduce the eye-watering burden on businesses and families.