Investing.com -- The UK government has unveiled plans to reduce the number of civil servants by 10,000, according to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.
The announcement came ahead of a crucial statement on public finances set for Wednesday.
The Labour government intends to maintain its strategy of increasing real-term spending each year of its tenure. However, it will focus more on efficient allocation of funds.
Departments are anticipated to achieve cost savings through improved use of technology, including artificial intelligence.
Chancellor Reeves expressed her confidence in the proposed reduction during a Sunday interview with Sky News. She stated, "I’m confident we can reduce civil servant numbers by 10,000."
She also acknowledged the expansion of the civil service during the Covid-19 pandemic as a necessary response to the challenges faced. However, she emphasized that it’s not suitable to maintain the inflated numbers indefinitely.
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