US EditionCivil service relocation and AI officials at heart of government cost cutting measures
- On 14 May 2025, the UK government announced plans to relocate 12,000 civil service jobs from London to new regional campuses and offices across the country.
- These measures follow a growth in civil service numbers since 2016 and aim to reduce costs, decentralize decision-making, and reflect the UK better under Chancellor Pat McFadden's leadership.
- The plan includes closing 11 London offices, including large sites like 102 Petty France and 39 Victoria Street, while creating campuses focused on digital innovation in Manchester and energy in Aberdeen.
- The government expects to save £94 million annually by 2032 and boost local economies by £729 million by 2030, with McFadden stating the move will save taxpayers money and reflect the country served.
- Unions cautiously welcome the proposals but seek guarantees on no compulsory redundancies or relocations, flexible working, and close government-union collaboration during the changes.
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Civil service relocation and AI officials at heart of government cost cutting measures
Saving money from the civil service is a key part of the Labour government's attempts to reduce state spending. Conservatives attempts to reduce the number of officials failed after numbers soared during COVID.
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