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End To Civil Service Expansion And Review Of Equality And Diversity Spending Announced In Productivity Drive

[IMG][/IMG] The Chancellor has today, 2 October 2023, announced an immediate?cap on civil servant headcount across Whitehall to stop any further expansion,?increase efficiencies and boost productivity. Capping?headcount at current level, which could save up to £1 billion, with focus on a leaner and more effective workforce. [Read Full Article]