Cabinet Office Cuts Jobs to Streamline Services

The UK Cabinet Office is set to reduce its workforce by nearly a third, with 1,200 positions cut through voluntary redundancies and attrition, and another 900 roles transferred to other departments. This reform, led by Pat McFadden, aims to streamline the Civil Service and save £110 million annually by 2028. The restructuring is part of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's broader initiative to enhance efficiency by reducing bureaucracy and focusing resources on frontline services, such as education, healthcare, and policing. The changes follow a significant expansion of the Cabinet Office due to Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Trade unions have raised concerns that these cuts could hinder effective policy delivery, criticizing the reductions as overly aggressive. The government plans to increase the number of civil servants in digital and data roles, reflecting a push towards a more agile and technologically adept state.