The latest revisions hand a rare boost to the beleaguered chancellor, who is gearing up for a difficult Budget next month

The Chancellor is scrambling to fill an estimated £30billion black hole in the public finances before she presents her next tax and spend package on 26 November.

The latest revisions hand a rare boost to the beleaguered chancellor, who is gearing up for a difficult Budget next month

Chancellor hopes to raise enough funds to stop damaging speculation about breaching fiscal rules