Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer advocates for a significant overhaul of the civil service to address global instability, emphasizing the use of technology and artificial intelligence to enhance public service delivery and potentially save up to £45 billion. While critics raise concerns about potential job cuts, Starmer emphasizes the need for urgency in improving efficiency and productivity, aiming to reshape the state to better serve working people. Downing Street rejects claims of drastic cuts, focusing instead on making the state more effective and agile to deliver value for taxpayers and improve public services.
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Six students drown and 21 hospitalised after swimming on beach school trip
At Abu Talat Beach in Alexandria, Egypt, six students drowned and 21 others were hospitalized during a school trip due to dangerous swimming conditions. Emergency services responded after red warning flags were raised, and an investigation is underway to assess safety measures at the beach, which has been closed by authorities. Want More Context? 🔎
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