PHILIP Hammond will today insist resilient Britain will weather the Brexit storm as he unveils an upturn in the nation’s finances.

In a marked contrast to his “Eeyore” reputation, the Chancellor will paint a “very chipper” vision of the economy, aides said.

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Thanks to stronger than thought growth and better tax takings, the nation’s coffers will be up to £10billion a year better off than the grim prognosis from last November’s Budget.

And Mr Hammond will also say that the Treasury’s independent forecasters believe the UK will continue to thrive and defy previous predictions of doom during Britain’s EU exit.

There will be no tax or spending decisions during today’s 20 minute statement. The Chancellor will also insist he has listened to business and will hold back big decisions to just once a year.

But he will announce a series of consultations on the tax system for action in the November Budget.

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