Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
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Public sector pay gap closes, pensions remain superior
Official Treasury guidance reveals state workers' pay has caught up with the private sector, with far more generous pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges pay restraint. Read the full analysis.
Reform UK to cut 68,500 civil service jobs if elected
Reform UK unveils radical plan to slash 68,500 civil service posts, saving taxpayers £5.2bn a year. Party vows to end 'woke' policies and 'bloat' if Nigel Farage becomes PM. Read the full details.
Victoria Slashes 1,000+ Public Sector Jobs in $4bn Savings Plan
Victoria's Premier announces a major public service overhaul, cutting over 1,000 jobs and merging 29 entities to save $4bn. Read the full details of the state's budget repair plan.
Victoria Plans 10% Public Service Staff Cost Cuts
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
Civil servant fined $1m for 10-year salary fraud
A Kuwaiti civil servant has been ordered to repay over $1m after being paid for a decade without working. The case highlights a global issue of public sector fraud.
Millions Vie for China's Civil Service in Tough Economy
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service posts, highlighting a major shift towards public sector job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Australia's Public Sector Faces 5% Budget Cuts
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms department heads must identify savings from lower-priority spending, denying major job cuts while redirecting funds to Medicare and tax relief.
Whitehall's £1.3m Pension Pots Amid Private Sector Raid
Britain's top civil servants have taxpayer-funded pension pots averaging £1.3m, a new report reveals. This comes as the Chancellor plans a £3bn raid on private sector retirement savings. Discover the full story.
NHS Pay Row: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Debate
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts after a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a teacher highlights the vast pay gap within the public sector. Share your views.
Government borrowing higher than forecast pre-Budget
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, surpassing official forecasts and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
UK Government Borrowing Higher Than Forecast
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, overshooting forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
UK Government Borrowing Hits £17.4bn, Above Forecast
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, higher than forecast, putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget. Discover the implications.
Government borrowing exceeds forecasts before Budget
Public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn last month, exceeding official forecasts and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' claims MP in contract row
Labour MP Samantha Niblett alleges Microsoft overcharged NHS in £700m deal as MPs call for more contracts with British tech firms. Read the full investigation.
NHS Fife boss retires amid discrimination scandal
NHS Fife CEO Carol Potter steps down with praise and early retirement package despite a tribunal case over female staff rights. Discover the full story behind this public sector controversy.
Klarna AI halves staff, boosts pay 60%
Klarna's AI investment has reduced its workforce by nearly half while increasing average employee pay by 60%. Discover how technology is reshaping the buy now, pay later sector.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
Australian Defence spends £41k on war games training
Australian taxpayers fund unexpected government purchases including war-gaming boards and Minecraft education. Defence officials justify spending as vital training tools amid rising national debt concerns.
Romania protests: Thousands rally against austerity
Thousands protest in Bucharest demanding higher wages and tax cuts as the government enforces austerity to tackle the EU's high budget deficit. Read the full story.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Junior Doctors Reject Pay Offer, NHS Strikes Escalate
Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses junior doctors of holding the country to ransom after they reject inflation-busting pay deal, triggering fresh NHS walkouts that threaten to cripple healthcare services.
Labour workers rights bill could cost NHS billions
Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.
Tube strikes cancelled after RMT pay deal agreement
London Underground workers have accepted a groundbreaking pay deal, ending threat of further Tube strikes. The RMT union's agreement brings 5% pay rise and includes major concessions on working conditions.
London Tube workers secure landmark three-year pay deal
RMT union members overwhelmingly accept transformative pay agreement with TfL, ending years of dispute and securing significant wage increases for London Underground staff.
Norway Wealth Fund Rejects Musk's £44bn Tesla Pay Deal
In a dramatic shareholder revolt, Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund has voted against Elon Musk's controversial compensation package, dealing a significant blow to the Tesla CEO ahead of the company's annual meeting.
BBC settles gender pay dispute with female presenter
The BBC has reached a confidential settlement with a female radio presenter in a significant gender pay discrimination case that threatened to expose the corporation's pay practices.
Labour faces public sector productivity crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
NHS Pay Fury: Unions Threaten Winter Strike Action
Major healthcare unions have rejected the government's proposed 3% pay rise for NHS workers, branding it 'completely inadequate' and threatening coordinated strike action that could cripple health services this winter.
Apple Pay Casinos Revolutionise UK Mobile Gambling
Discover how Apple Pay is transforming the UK's online casino landscape with instant deposits, enhanced security, and exclusive bonuses for British players.
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