George Osborne

Chancellor George Osborne has warned Britain still faces "painful cuts" in its efforts to achieve a stable economy.

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has settled lawsuits with Gary Cottle, the former head of risk at its investment banking division, over a £700,000 bonus.

The taxpayer lost £230m on the government's disposal of part of its stake in Lloyds Banking Group, according to the National Audit Office (NAO), despite claims the sale was made at a profit.

The government will boost ISA, Junior ISA and Child Trust Fund (CTF) annual subscription limits in line with the consumer price index.

The Chancellor has cut the UK's borrowing levels substantially in the Autumn Statement, significantly revising down March's forecast.

The UK's surprise economic recovery looks on course to continue as Chancellor George Osborne raised his forecast for UK growth over the next few years, based on figures from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

Chancellor George Osborne is to highlight a forthcoming sale of Lloyds Banking Group shares to retail investors in the Autumn Statement, according to reports.

Chancellor George Osborne should cut stamp duty on homes valued at between £250,000 and £300,000, according to senior tax advisers.

The payday loans industry will be forced to limit the cost of its loans amid claims it is trapping vulnerable borrowers in debt.

The Chancellor, George Osborne, has changed the date on which he will deliver his Autumn Statement to Parliament to 5 December.