What Can Investors Expect From Osborne's Statement?

The video discusses the UK's public finances, highlighting the constraints faced by Chancellor George Osborne due to increased borrowing and budget deficit challenges. Despite these issues, the UK economy shows positive growth, with unemployment falling and wages rising. Osborne is expected to announce measures to support small businesses and possibly reform the stamp duty system. The business community, represented by the CBI, seeks a pro-growth budget with reforms in business rates and R&D credits.

What positive economic indicators were mentioned regarding the UK economy?

What are the three things the CBI wants from the autumn statement?