Autumn Statement boost for pensioners In Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, the Chancellor will announce the basic state pension will increase to £119.30 a week from April 2016. The BBC reported the basic state pension will get its biggest rise since 2001. The increase equates to 2.9% and will be worth £174.20 extra a year to someone on a full basic state …
Oil & mining stocks lift FTSE to 6879
Rising oil and metals prices boosted commodity-related stocks, helping to pull the market higher. The FTSE 100 rose 51.13 points to 6,879.24 with Tullow Oil leading the way, up 3.5% as the price of Brent crude rose above $60 a barrel. Visit the BBC website to find out more http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31451646 For up to date FTSE 100 summary, click here.