The Chancellor has laid down a clear marker on her intent to push for growth and these proposals can light the blue touchpaper to fire up the UK economy.

Expanding the UK’s airport capacity is vital to driving economic growth and it remains a top priority for business.

This is good news. Removing blockers to development and speeding up the planning process will help to boost investment opportunities and growth.

This framework has the potential to unlock the planning system in England and boost economic growth, but the proof of success will inevitably be judged in its delivery and outcomes.

Today’s statement fires the starting gun to the Autumn budget, and the BCC will be outlining our submission to Government in the coming weeks.