What the Spring Budget means for Wales

8 March 2017, 14:19 | Updated: 8 March 2017, 14:22

The Chancellor has set out his plans for the country's finances in the Spring Budget.

Philip Hammond says the Budget is "building the foundations of a more global Britain", but admitted "too many families are still feeling the squeeze". Here's how the announcements will affect people in Wales.

What it means for your wages ...

• Unemployment has fallen faster in Wales than other parts of the UK

• High earning self-employed workers will pay 60p a week more in National Insurance contributions

What it means for your finances ...

• A sugar tax of up to 24p a litre will be added to the price of some fizzy drinks

• There won't be any changes to the amount of tax on alcohol and tobacco

• Changes to simplify terms and conditions to protect consumers from unexpected fees

What it means for Wales ...