Government oversees bloating public sector with headcount at highest level of staff in almost two decades
Government oversees bloating public sector with headcount at highest level of staff in almost two decades
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The workforce grew by 2,000 in the first three months of this year to 550,000 people, according to official figures.
Contrary to Labour pledge to bring situation under control, hordes of overseas workers still in Government employ
PM to go ‘further and faster’ in slimming down Whitehall as Reeves hints at tax rises to fund public services
The state now employs over 6m people as the Chancellor prepares her spending review
Environment Secretary slashes workforce by 10pc, more than £30m a year in salaries
Without growth, making the state more productive is the only pain-free lever the Chancellor has
