Austerity casts an ever-longer shadow over Tory and Labour economic policies

The extent of Tory spending cuts could prove unpalatable for voters – and leave a Labour government with a huge hole

Rishi Sunak says immigration must fall but declines to say which new measures he backs – as it happened

Net migration to the UK in 2023 is estimated at 672,000, and the PM says a more ‘sustainable’ level is needed

Suella Braverman calls for annual cap on net migration, saying new figures ‘slap in face to British public’ – as it happened

Former home secretary says pressure on housing, the NHS, schools, wages, and community cohesion, is unsustainable

Which public services will suffer most to pay for Tory tax cuts?

Already squeezed criminal justice system, schools and local government would face painful cuts if chancellor’s sums are to add up

Jeremy Hunt denies opting for pre-election ‘crowd-pleasing taxes’

Chancellor defends decision to cut national insurance by 2p, while Labour says rise in energy bills will absorb tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt cuts national insurance but UK tax burden set to hit high amid plummeting living standards – as it happened

Chancellor cuts national insurance but OBR says UK facing biggest fall in living standards since records began

Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement tax cuts fuel talk of spring election

Chancellor unveils 2p national insurance cut but thinktanks warn next government faces fresh round of austerity

The Guardian view on the Tories’ pro-rich tax giveaway: to be paid for by bankrupting the state

Jeremy Hunt’s plans are a desperate attempt to forestall public disillusionment with familiar policies that have become a recipe for disaster

Hunt’s pension ‘pot for life’ idea would be nightmare to set up, experts say

Proposed shake-up is welcomed in principle but doubts are raised about the administrative realities

Conservative MPs urge Jeremy Hunt to go further on tax cuts

Right wing of party says income and inheritance taxes must be reduced, but Labour says growth has ‘hit a dead end’

Chancellor’s tax cut opens door to early election – and sets a trap for Labour

With Jeremy Hunt spending most of his headroom, the next government will be in the tricky position of having to raise taxes or squeeze the public sector

Jeremy Hunt delivers a budget designed to destroy a future chancellor

Jezza had a last throw of the dice and money to spend. He would blow it on tax cuts and let public services die

OBR halves UK growth forecast and warns inflation will exceed 2% target until 2025

Despite £27bn windfall for the autumn statement, government forecaster warns of generally more difficult outlook until 2028

Autumn statement 2023: key points at a glance

Jeremy Hunt has announced his financial update – here are the main points, with political analysis

Autumn statement: Jeremy Hunt announces tax cuts for firms and workers

Chancellor cuts national insurance rate and confirms rise in benefits and state pension but overall taxation levels still rise