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 clever business in Winsford which makes tired old trainers shop fresh again had a bumper night at the UK Small Business Awards
A popular restaurant near Chester has celebrated a successful first year in business which saw it win four prestigious awards
A multinational takeover deal has seen a telecoms specialist acquired by an American infrastructure group.