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The Chancellor has announced his latest Pre-Budget Report, the first since the 2005 general election.

The report outlines the state of the economy and warns of changes in tax and benefits that might be announced in next year's Budget statement. Use the links below to read the report in full and the associated documents.

Pre-Budget Report:

Chapters:

Chapter 1: Overview (220KB) Chapter 3: Meeting the Productivity Challenge (270KB) Chapter 5: Building a Fairer Society (204KB) Chapter 7: Protecting the Environment (174KB)

Chapter 2: Maintaining Macroeconomic Stability (276KB) Chapter 4: Increasing Employment Opportunity for All (131KB) Chapter 6: Delivering High-Quality Public Services (155KB)

Annexes:

Associated documents:

End-of-year fiscal report (297KB) Long-term public finances report (fiscal sustainability) (514KB) Support for Parents: the best start for children (392KB)

Government response to Barker Review of Housing Supply (554KB) Planning gain supplement: a consultation (450KB) National Audit Office: Audit of Assemptions (509KB)