Autumn Statement 2011

Chancellor George Osborne presented the Autumn Statement to the House of Commons on 29 November 2011. This article summarises the key points, and rounds up some of the recent changes announced by the Coalition Government.

Contents

Overview: Chancellor sticks to Plan A for the economy

Business and investment

Housing measures

Travel and infrastructure

Pensions Update

Jobs and education

Tax Credits and the state pension

Looking ahead to 2012

What they said

This publication was prepared immediately following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement based on official press releases and supporting documentation. The publication is for guidance only, and professional advice should be obtained before acting on any information contained herein. No responsibility can be accepted by the publishers or the distributors for any loss occasioned to any person as a result of action taken or refrained from in consequence of the contents of this publication.