Join Simon for a round-up of all our coverage of Philip Hammond's first Spring Budget. Chancellor Philip Hammond rose to the dispatch box at approximately 12:35 today and ended promptly at 1:30. In his speech, he announced a string of measures to help companies deal with changes to business rates - including a 1,000 pound discount for most pubs. However higher-paid self-employed people will face rising National Insurance payments.

Published: Wed 8 March 2017