Chancellor's budget cuts a 'daunting situation for Wales'

Welsh ministers have criticised plans to ask some UK government departments to prepare for cuts of either 25% or 40% to their budgets by 2020.

Any reductions will be reflected in the Welsh government's budget, under a spending formula.

The UK government said Wales was "thriving" under "our long-term plan" and must contribute to the savings.

Commenting on Twitter, Welsh government Finance Minister Jane Hutt said it was "more bad news for Wales".