UK Plans to Cut 10,000 Civil Service Jobs

The British government has announced plans to reduce the number of civil service employees by 10,000 as part of a broader effort to streamline public sector operations.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the proposal ahead of a key financial statement set for Wednesday, emphasizing the need to curb the post-pandemic expansion of the civil service.

Reeves acknowledged that the increase in staffing during the COVID-19 crisis was a necessary response to national challenges but stressed that maintaining such numbers indefinitely is unsustainable.

While the Labour government remains committed to increasing real-term spending annually, its focus will shift toward optimizing resource allocation.

Cost savings are expected to be achieved through improved efficiency, particularly by integrating advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, into government operations.