UK’s Reeves Expected to Cut 10,000 Jobs in Gov’t Effort Slash Costs

In the UK, the chancellor of the Exchequer has promised that government running costs will be cut by 15 per cent by the end of the decade.

Rachel Reeves told the BBC savings would be made from back office and administrative roles rather than front-line services.

But unions warned the impact of cuts would still be felt by the public, while 10,000 jobs are expected to go.

It comes ahead of the chancellor’s Spring Statement on Wednesday, when she is expected to announce spending cuts for some government departments.

The move is part of an ongoing spending review looking into all areas of government activity.

In the coming week, Whitehall departments will receive a letter from Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden with instructions to make savings amounting to more than £2 billion a year by the end of the decade.

Sectors such as human resources, policy advice, communications and office management are expected to be in the firing line.