UK civil servants face dismissal for failing to save taxpayer money

The UK Government has announced new rules that could jeopardize the positions of top civil servants if they fail to achieve significant savings for taxpayers. Under the reforms led by Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden, senior leaders will be held personally accountable for performance, with an emphasis on securing value for money. While high performers may be rewarded, those who do not meet expectations could face dismissal. The government has mandated departments to find efficiency savings of 5% of their budgets as part of a forthcoming spending review. McFadden emphasized the need for public confidence in government spending and the importance of building high-performing teams to address pressing issues such as NHS recovery. These changes aim to foster a more agile and modern civil service, with new measures to identify poor performance and enhance accountability.