Joshua King Head of Digital Engagement & Development

Good morning Voornaam,

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Huge day in Westminster and Holyrood today as the Autumn Statement - which really has become a second budget, rather than the more traditional financial update - is delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. The Scottish Government will respond to the expected tax cuts later today. Elsewhere, our Arts & Culture correspondent Brian Ferguson (the best in the business if I may say, though I am biased) brings you an exclusive story about a new mega venue in Edinburgh.

Five stories to start the day

- Premium Jeremy Hunt to cut business tax in plans 'to get Britain growing'

- Premium Exclusive: Entertainment giant behind O2 in London unveils plans for 8500-capacity Edinburgh arena

- Premium Film reviews: Napoleon | Wish | The Eternal Daughter | Girl

- Premium Egg freezing: Scottish woman shares her story to raise awareness about fertility procedure

- Scotland Euro 2024 squad: 17 booked on plane to Germany and 21 names vying for remaining six spots

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Have a great day,

Josh