The chancellor is expected to announce tax cuts and help for people struggling with rising costs.
bankers' bonusesWhen asked if she would be happy to see bankers getting bigger bonuses, Ms Truss said she wanted to see a growing economy.
More details about what the schemes will cost and how they will be funded are due to be unveiled. Experts have previously suggested the support could cost as much as £150bn.Critics, including Ms Truss' Conservative leadership rival Rishi Sunak, argue immediate tax cuts will lead to higher borrowing.The money, plus interest, will eventually need to be paid back by taxpayers.
The independent Office for Budget Responsibility normally published an analysis of the measures contained in each of the statements. This sets out the cost of new policies, how much tax will be raised and what the government's decisions mean for the economy.
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