Wirral restaurant owner Chris Williams

Merseyside is said to be heading for a state of "survival" after Rachel Reeves delivered her highly anticipated financial statement this afternoon. The Chancellor of the Exchequer took to the despatch box in the House of Commons today, Wednesday, November 26, to reveal a series of high-profile announcements.

In Westminster, the Labour politician confirmed the freezing of rail fares, the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap and despite being debated ahead of the leaked speech, there were no changes to income tax.

When it comes to the hospitality industry, those who have been involved with the sector for years, have said a “storm of problems” are heading their way. This was mainly in response to the Chancellor confirming a pay-rise for millions

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