U.K. watchers are waiting to see which government departments are the winners and losers in the spending review.

The total spend may be enormous, writes Laura Kuenssberg, but fears it could be “painful” for some remain.

U.K. watchers are waiting to see which government departments are the winners and losers in the spending review.

Major boosts for the NHS , schools, defence, local transport and nuclear power are expected to be unveiled by the Chancellor at lunchtime.

U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is delivering her Spending Review this Wednesday, detailing how public money will be divided between government departments.