More from the UK Treasury ... More dribbles on what to expect from Hammond (UK Autumn Statement)

Reuters with the headlines

  • Hammond will announce a rise in the minimum wage for over 25s
  • To 7.5 pounds an hour
  • From April 2017

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It's the UK Autumn Statement today

1230GMT Wednesday 23 November 2016

Earlier:

  • UK's Hammond to soften rates where low-paid workers lose rights
  • Hammond to lower the rate at which low-paid lose tax credits

(Smirking man earns more than 7.5 pounds an hour)