Three graphics from some stats I recently came across.

Source: http://www.ukpublicspending.co.uk/ and Office for National Statistics (PDF)

Source: http://www.equalities.gov.uk/national_equality_panel/publications.aspx
And most shocking of all ...

Source: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/caringforsomeone/moneymatters/dg_10012522 and http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/feb/09/osborne-beaten-by-banks