Spending Review: Q&A - what does it mean?
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The government says the cuts are vital
Chancellor George Osborne has announced the government's Spending Review.
It outlines the government's spending plans for the next four years.
It includes extensive spending cuts, which are designed to repair the public sector finances, and cut borrowing.
What do we know so far?
What cost savings are being made across government departments?
How will individual departments see their budgets reduced?
What do we know about the impacts on welfare payments?
Will the state pension age be changed?
The NHS budget is being increased, that's good news isn't it?
Is school spending really protected?
How is social housing being affected?
What will happen to the transport budget?
Will there be an impact on the emergency services?
How will banks be targeted?
Why does the government say the cuts are necessary?
Are there any alternatives to the spending cuts?