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In 2015-6, spending on benefits, pensions and tax credits is expected to total £220bn
State pensions and age-related benefits - £95bn (43%)
Disability and incapacity benefits - £37bn (17%)
Child tax credits and working tax credits - £30bn (14%)
Housing benefit - £26bn (12%)
Child benefit - £12bn (5%)
Pension credit - £6bn (3%)
Jobseekers Allowance and income support - £5bn (2%)
Source: Institute for Fiscal Studies
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-33221966
Percentages rounded.
So where do you think the axe will fall? I suspect Tax Credits and Housing Benefits, with a continuation of the attack against the Disabled.