The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has unveiled his first Autumn Statement to Parliament.

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This is the first major economic statement since the Brexit vote and the US election and the uncertainty caused by both.

Since then, firms across most sectors have called for clarify over the government's strategy to shore up the British economy.

While we won't know for sure until he speaks to Parliament, Mr Hammond has suggested he will abandon Mr Osborne's rabbit-out-of-the-hat approach, suggesting that there will be no big announcements.

He is expected to revise down UK gross domestic product (GDP) for 2017 and through to 2020.

We know that he plans to ban letting agents' fees to improve the lives of ordinary people.

Also, major investment for roads, bridges, railways and other infrastructure projects have been suggested.

The Chancellor is also under pressure to find more money for the NHS.

He expected to unveil a bleak outlook for public finances and downgrades to economic growth forecasts.

Yesterday, he came under pressure to do more for so-called JAMs - people who are 'just about managing'.