UK Government Orders £2.2 Billion Civil Service Budget Cuts by 2030

The cuts, targeting administrative roles, aim to protect front-line services but unions warn of significant job losses and service impacts.

Civil Service administrative budgets will be reduced by 15% by 2030, saving £2.2 billion annually, with an initial 10% cut by 2028-29.
The reductions will focus on roles such as HR, office management, and communications, sparing front-line services like schools, hospitals, and police.
Unions caution that the cuts could result in tens of thousands of job losses, equating to nearly 10% of the Civil Service salary bill.
The government plans to leverage technology, including artificial intelligence, to achieve some of the savings.
The measures are part of a broader £10 billion spending review, avoiding tax increases while protecting NHS, education, and defense budgets.