spending
Economy will grow faster under Labour and Lib Dem plans, says NIESR
Labour and Liberal Democrat spending plans would see the economy grow at a quicker rate than under the Conservatives
IFS: poorest households hit hardest by coalition tax and benefit changes
Working parents in the poorest households have been hardest hit by changes to the tax and benefits system since 2010
More people prefer higher spending to deeper cuts
The public appear reluctant to embrace George Osborne's plan for even deeper cuts.
Ignore Tory spin, Labour’s spending plans are the ‘most cautious’ according to the IFS
Tory accusations of unfunded spending commitments are flatly contradicted by the IFS.
Autumn Statement 2014: Osborne’s 2010 promises – shot to pieces
The promise that Osborne made in 2010 to ensure balanced growth in all parts of the country has gone the same way as his promise to balance the books.
Autumn Statement 2014: what you need to know
The key measures from today’s Autumn Statement.