australia s ash barty says she s hanging up her tennis racket atjust 25 years old. good afternoon. the chancellor rishi sunak has unveiled his spring statement in the commons, as the country faces increasing pressure from rising energy, fuel and food costs. let s take a look at what was announced, starting with three immediate measures: the chancellor announced help for motorists, with fuel duty cut by 5p per litre. the cut will come into force at 6pm tonight and last until march next year. vat is being abolished on insulating homes, such as using solar panels or heat pumps, for the next five years. this measure is not for northern ireland, due to the northern ireland protocol, but they will get money instead. the government s household support fund money for councils to support vulnerable households