The Opposition would 'use our resources more effectively', rather than hike taxes, Mr McDonnell says - as he backs the 'triple lock' for pensioners

The inflation-adjusted incomes of the entire bottom third of the income distribution - the least well-off thirty per cent of households - is projected to fall between 2015 and 2020

‘Tragically, the human cost of this will be elderly people continuing to face an ever uncertain future where they might no longer receive the dignified care and support they deserve’

Chancellor says independent forecasts of ‘a slightly more rainy day’ to come must be heeded – after some Tory MPs ridiculed the predictions

The Office of Budget Responsibility describes wiping out the Budget deficit in the next parliament - Philip Hammond's fresh target - as 'quite a challenge'

10-year gilt yields rose around 8 basis points to 1.479 per cent in the wake of the Chancellor’s announcement that the Government will borrow £122bn more than expected in March over the five years to 2021

The Government's fiscal watchdog said there was 'considerable uncertainty'

'How can a Government seriously talk about supporting a 21st century economy when they are planning to pour tens of millions into the failed 20th century policy of grammar schools?'

The grim cost of Brexit Britain closing its doors to foreigners has been laid bare, after official figures revealed the falling number of migrants coming to the UK is set to hit the country for £16bn.

The rabbit came out of the hat, but it was dead

The details are different, but the direction is the same

Philip Hammond's support for 'just about managing' families include freezing fuel duty and increasing the national minimum wage

Labour accused the Chancellor of ignoring the NHS

Chancellor says state pension will continue to rise until 2020 - at which point it will be reviewed

'Shooting oneself in the foot' doesn’t even cover it

Some £58bn of the £122bn deterioration in the public financies by 2021 is due, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility, directly to Brexit