Chancellor announces minimum wage review

Leading expert appointed to carry out study of minimum wages.

No extension to MTD in 2020

MTD for VAT to go ahead from April 2019.

Spring statement 2019: reactions

Responses from industry groups to the Chancellor’s speech.

Spring Statement 2019: key announcements

Spending review and measures affecting businesses.

Spring statement 2019: OBR cuts growth forecast

A summary of growth and borrowing figures.