Foreign Office Faces Major Staff Reductions Amid Government Restructuring Plans
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office faces significant workforce reductions with nearly 2,000 positions reportedly at risk. Union officials have pledged strong resistance to the cuts, which they link to government austerity measures and diplomatic protocol concerns.
Major Workforce Reductions at Foreign Office
Approximately 1,885 civil service positions at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) face potential elimination, according to reports from the Public and Commercial Services Union. The union, which represents government workers, has indicated these cuts primarily affect delegated grade roles, the second-highest level within the civil service structure.
