Defra asked to cut civil servants in efficiency drive

Defra has been asked by the Prime Minister to cut the number of civil servants it employs as part of a fresh efficiency drive.

Abi Kay
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Defra asked to cut civil servants in efficiency drive

Defra has been asked by the Prime Minister to cut the number of civil servants it employs as part of a fresh efficiency drive. Up to 90,000 civil servants across all Government departments are expected...

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