At a glance: Key points from the chancellor’s statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out her plans for the UK economy during her Spring Statement in the House of Commons.

It came as the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) – which monitors the government’s spending plans – unveiled its latest economic forecasts.

Here is a summary of the main points.

Welfare changes

Economic forecasts

Defence and overseas aid

Public services

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