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Unions warn about effect on vital services after Chancellor confirms job cuts

FDA general secretary Dave Penman said a 10% cut in the entire salary bill of the Civil Service could mean up to 50,000 jobs may be cut.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025

Rachel Reeves faces wrath of unions over cuts to Britain's bloated Civil Service as '50,000 jobs could go'

Chancellor says she was ‘confident’ Civil Service numbers could be reduced by 10,000, but one union chief says the cuts could lead to some 50,000 staff being let go

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2025

Reeves denies UK on path to austerity as she confirms 15% Civil Service cuts

It comes after a backlash to cuts to welfare spending and a decision to slash the aid budget to fund a boost to defence spending.

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025

Londoner’s Diary: Kwasi Kwarteng laughs the night away at men-only club

In today’s Diary: Kwasi Kwarteng’s big night out / Princess Diana’s wardrobe / Another headache for the British Museum / Carnival brings out London celebs / Sturgeon’s strange request

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2022

BBC News unveils refurbished London studio with curved catwalk

It is the broadcaster’s first major studio development in a decade.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

George Alagiah returns to the BBC news after months of cancer treatment

George Alagiah has announced his return to BBC News at Six amid brave cancer battle

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2022