Autumn statement: as it happened

Written by Pauline McCallion, Senior Business Editor, The Conversation

Welcome to The Conversation’s live blog for the UK’s autumn statement 2023. The blog is now finished. Scroll down to see the details of what was announced, instant reaction from our academic experts, and other analysis of the UK economy. Or you can read a digest of the responses here ^[1].

References

^{^} the responses here (theconversation.com)

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Autumn statement: as it happened

References

As entry-level jobs dry up in NZ, how can we help young people find their way into work?

Musk’s SpaceX is shaping up as the biggest IPO on record. It’s also bending the rules to do so

Employment data shows the early signs of AI job disruption are already here

The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

The court ruling in Gina Rinehart’s mining dispute reveals a lot about the nation’s inherited wealth

No‑one has been prosecuted for wage theft since it became a crime. 2 inquiries want answers

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

What can Aussie employers do to attract and retain talent during the skills shortage crisis?

How To Get Same-Day Loans

Customer expectations are evolving - here's how to meet and exceed their demands

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

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Why the SME is now the primary engine of global cybercrime

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