Britain plans to close hundreds of government agencies to streamline government operations

The UK plans to close hundreds of state institutions (quangos) to reform the state apparatus. The country's government plans to cut costs and increase productivity in a "new era of global instability," writes UNN with reference to the press service of the British government.

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Hundreds of quangos operate in Great Britain. This is the name of organizations that perform the functions of the state, but in fact operate separately from the government. At the same time, they have the opportunity to receive money from the state, and their members are often appointed by the government.

Also, these may be quasi-autonomous non-governmental organizations that are funded by taxpayers but are not controlled by ministers. An example of such organizations is the Executive Health and Safety Authority, the railway infrastructure operator Network Rail, and the Advisory Committee on Migration.

British officials will review and analyze the role of each quango organization in the government and decide what to do with it — close it, merge it with someone, or transfer its functions to government departments. At the same time, such reforms will not apply to those quangos that oversee the work of the government or protect the rule of law.

As of today, London is operating in austerity mode: Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is seeking to comply with her fiscal rules and deal with the consequences of US President Donald Trump's duties, which have already lowered economic growth forecasts.

Addition

In the coming days, the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, will begin a serious reduction of the staff of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including employees of the US Secret Service.