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Starmer Aims for 25% Regulatory Cuts and Tech Revolution

3/13/2025

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to transform the British civil service, targeting a 25% reduction in regulatory costs while embracing digitalization and AI. His vision includes launching 2,000 tech apprenticeships, as he emphasizes that the state has grown "bigger but weaker," reflecting a call for greater government efficiency akin to discussions in the US.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to transform the British civil service, targeting a 25% reduction in regulatory costs while embracing digitalization and AI. His vision includes launching 2,000 tech apprenticeships, as he emphasizes that the state has grown "bigger but weaker," reflecting a call for greater government efficiency akin to discussions in the US.