Lots to unpick from the #AutumnStatement today. "Increased flexibilities" in Council Tax, and a swathe of tax changes that will interact. Interesting that the OBR is expecting CGT receipts to fall despite reduction in allowances (which should be abolished). 
The growth forecasts over the short-term are grim, and spending plans over the long term will be a challenge to meet. But what does the OBR think will happen to put growth at 2.6% in 25/26? What causes this uptick? Seems too optimistic against other govt plans.
Interesting announcement on trailblazer devo deals, with potential of a single dept-style settlement.
Online Sales Tax officially not going ahead.
It's hard to express just how painful these numbers are going to feel in real life.
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