Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons.
He has revealed tax rises and spending cuts worth billions of pounds aimed at mending the nation's finances.
For a detailed summary of the main measures visit: BBC.CO.UK
A new training programme is helping employers create more supportive workplaces
Cheshire businesses are being urged to take advantage of specialist support to help cut their carbon emissions
A new player in legal services has come to Chester in the form of Slater Heelis, who have opened an office in the city