UKNoticeOfficial ✓June 18, 2026· GOV.UK
Ambition to end era of ‘outsourcing by default’ as government looks to bring cleaners and security staff in-house
What happened
The government has released new guidance to help bring key services back in-house. This aims to get the "absolute best results for taxpayers" by moving away from outsourcing these services. Examples mentioned include cleaners and security staff.
Why it matters
This policy aims to improve the quality of services for taxpayers by having government departments directly manage them. It signals a shift in how essential services are provided, potentially leading to increased government control over these functions.
Who it affects
- ›Government departments
- ›Cleaners employed by government
- ›Security staff employed by government
- ›Taxpayers
Receipts
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