The New Statesman has predictions and rumours regarding what we can expect to hear from Philip Hammond later today. In brief, they suggest it will contain:
- 300,00 new homes per annum
- A poor economic forecast
- Driverless cars
- A rise in diesel fuel duty
- Railcards for those aged 26-30
- A budget for Brexit
- A freeze on income tax thresholds
- A tax on single use polystyrene goods
- Delay to Universal Credit
- Public sector pay rise
- Removal of VAT for Scottish emergency services
Not very inspiring is it?