Unions slam Reform UK plans to oust perm secs and cut 68,500 jobs
15 Dec 2025 Project Delivery

Unions slam Reform UK plans to oust perm secs and cut 68,500 jobs

Party announces more details of civil service reform policies including weakening pensions in favour of higher bonuses, increasing office working and big cuts to policy profession
by Tevye Markson
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