Doubling capital investment on house building and relaxing the timeline for deficit reduction is the right way to boost economic growth, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in response to the Autumn Statement.

As the Chancellor Philip Hammond announces the 2016 Autumn Statement, David Hawkes of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) responds to the Government’s core commitments to construction and the wider economy.

Saga examines the Autumn Statement announcements and it's impact on the lives of UK's over 50s. 

Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Scope expresses disappointment at a lack of investment in social care and reacts to Universal Credit change, says Scope.

 

Turn2us, a national charity that helps people in financial hardship, has welcomed several of the proposed changes to welfare benefits announced in today’s Autumn Statement, in particular the declaration that there will be no further welfare savings beyond those announced in this parliament.

Jennifer Tankard, Chief Executive of Responsible Finance, comments on the Autumn Statement.

Responding to the Chancellor Philip Hammond's Autumn Statement today, Keith Richards, Managing Director (Engagement) at the Chartered Insurance Institute, warned against 'effectively doubling insurance premium tax':

Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered an Autumn Statement that provides some relief for low earners, but falls short on indicating an ‘open for business’ Britain, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Chris Cummings, Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Association, comments on today's Autumn Statement:

Guy Stallard, director at KPMG in the UK, comments on the increase in the National Living Wage announced by the Chancellor in today’s Autumn Statement. 

Ahead of the Autumn Statement, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) sets out its priorities for the industrial strategy.

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is cautiously optimistic ahead of Wednesday’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review.   

National awarding organisation NCFE calls for Philip Hammond to protect the Adult Education Budget in today's Autumn Statement as it will be crucial after the UK leaves the European Union.

Responsible Finance has written to the Chancellor highlighting the role of the Responsible Finance sector in achieving ongoing support to social enterprises, innovative housing projects and helping people manage household finances.

The charity Scope calls upon the Chancellor to not ignore the needs of UK's 12.9 million disabled people in tomorrow's Autumn Statement. 

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s commitment for the UK to maintain its status as having the lowest corporation tax rate in the G20, Robin Walduck, tax partner at KPMG in the UK, said:

Coca-Cola European Partners inspires Edmonton students to consider careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)

Real industry collaboration to offer members greater benefits

The positive reputation of the Manufacturing Technology Centre’s apprenticeship programme continues to grow after receiving further recognition at The Manufacturer MX Awards.

Prior to the first Autumn Statement since the UK voted to leave the European Union, FDA General Secretary Dave Penman outlines what the civil service needs from the Government in order to successfully deliver Brexit.

The Investment Association has issued a second response to the FCA's Interim Report to its Asset Management Market Study.

Speaking at the BSA’s Annual lunch today, Chairman, Dick Jenkins, outlined his views on Brexit and launched a new BSA housing report which recommends ten actions aimed at bringing new housebuilding technologies into the mainstream to help address the housing crisis.

On the day of the launch of the Building Societies Association’s new housing report, Sarah Wilde spoke to PoliticsHome about the organisation’s recommendations.

Mark Atkinson, chief executive at disability charity Scope, comments on today's employment stats.