Staff at the FCDO are continuing strike action over planned job cuts. The union is calling on the new foreign secretary to step in urgently. Workers are pushing back against what they see as damaging redundancies. This dispute highlights growing tension between civil servants and government restructuring plans. Job losses in the diplomatic service could affect the UK's global capacity. The new foreign secretary faces an early test of leadership on this issue. It is a story worth watching as pressure from workers continues to build.
FCDO redundancies: 2,000 roles affected
- Employer
- FCDO
- Roles affected
- 2,000Independent report, union dispute ongoing
- Location
- UK
- Announced
- 26 July 2026
- Sector
- Public Sector
- Source
- independent.co.uk
Because 100 or more roles are affected, your employer should be running a collective consultation lasting at least 45 days before any dismissal takes effect. These thresholds apply per establishment, so the exact position depends on how the cuts are spread across sites.
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