The actor Julie Hesmondhalgh says now is the time to try and live your best life: she's just brought out a new book, full of advice for anyone wanting to take up the acting profession -  and at a time when culture is under attack around the world - ...

Rishi Sunak has firmly rejected the idea of any Swiss style deal on Brexit which would see the UK aligning with EU rules - insisting Brexit was "already delivering enormous benefits and opportunities". Mr Sunak told the  country's biggest business g...

That's the claim in the Sunday Times which has prompted a denial from a cabinet minister.

Rachel, who is blind after being born prematurely, and also has Asperger syndrome, has a remarkable ability to learn complex pieces by ear.

We’re joined by Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Economist at the Confederation of British Industry, and Miatta Fahnbulleh - also an economist. She's seeking selection as Labour's parliamentary candidate in Camberwell and Peckham.

Not all of the spending decisions made today by the UK Government apply to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland because areas like education and health are devolved.

We spoke to Labour's Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves for her reaction to today's statement.

There was some relief today for those on the lowest incomes as the government confirmed they would raise benefits in line with inflation. But there were warnings that people will still suffer the largest fall in living standards since records began &...

How will the government's plans for such a high tax burden go down with their own backbenchers?

The Chancellor has been clear about the need to be honest with the public about the scale of the challenge.

So how have today's announcements been received?

Jeremy Hunt cast today's Autumn Statement as a plan to rebuild the economy.

Jeremy Hunt painted a gloomy picture of recession and falling living standards as he announced a £55 billion combination of tax rises and spending cuts to stabilise the public finances.

Many private tenants are already having to spend more than a third of their income on rent - and tomorrow the Mayor of London is holding a crisis meeting warning that thousands of people could be left unable to pay. 

Earlier Jackie Long spoke to the deputy editor of Inside Housing Peter Apps.