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PRESS RELEASE : Covid fraud cost UK taxpayer £10.9 billion, reveals independent report [December 2025]
The press release issued by HM Treasury on 9 December 2025.

Taxpayers lost £10.9 billion to fraud and error as the previous government’s pandemic response left the front door open to fraud, an independent report reveals today (9 December 2025).
- Independent Commissioner finds last government’s support schemes left the front door open to covid fraud with £10.9 billion lost to pandemic fraudsters
- Government has already actioned recommendations in Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner’s report – including new fraud powers and voluntary repayment scheme
- Further action planned to retrieve lost funds and prevent repeat of mistakes in future crises
The Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner, Tom Hayhoe’s, final report to Parliament finds many schemes – including Bounce Back Loans – were rolled out with huge fraud risks and no early safeguards – costing the taxpayer millions.

Weak accountability, bad quality data and poor contracting were identified as the primary causes of the £10.9 billion pound losses – which were enough to fund daily free school meals for the UK’s 2.7 million eligible children for eight years.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves appointed Tom Hayhoe in December 2024 to ensure mistakes of the past are never repeated, with this government already recouping almost £400 million of covid support cash.

Chancellor, Rachel Reeves said:

Leaving the front door wide open to fraud has cost the British taxpayer £10.9 billion — money that should have been funding our public services, supporting families, and strengthening our economy.

We have started returning this money to the British people and we will leave no stone unturned in rooting out the fraudsters who profited from pandemic negligence.

The government has already actioned many of the Commissioner’s early proposals. These include:
- A voluntary repayment scheme, launched in September, giving claimants until 31 December to pay up.
- Tougher sanctions powers through the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which became law on 2 December.
- Specialist fraud recovery teams to track down suspected fraudsters and recover taxpayer cash, from 2026.
Josh Simons, Cabinet Office Minister, said:

We’re taking more action to bring fraudsters to justice and make the state the hardest possible target: giving investigators new powers to take on cases, using artificial intelligence to speed-up counter-fraud work, and setting up a repayment scheme to claw back money into the public purse.

The report highlights that counter fraud controls were ‘inadequate’ and only improved later in the pandemic. Hayhoe makes further recommendations to ensure the country is prepared for further crises that need an economic response from government – emphasising that future preparation and robust controls will provide the best value for money for taxpayers.

The government will consider the report in full and respond early in the new year.
December 10, 2025
Graham Plant – 2025 Statement to Norfolk County Council Meeting on Sheringham Bus Stop

The statement made by Graham Plant, the Norfolk County Council portfolio holder on Transport, at County Hall in Norwich on 8 December 2025.

I’m glad you brought this up, because it’s been a it’s been on my desk for a little while now.

We’ve been through a proper process to get to where we are with the Sheringham bus stop.

We’ve worked hard with Sheringham community, including local schools, the town council, bus operators, the North Norfolk railway, the local museum and Sheringham in Bloom, to shape the travel hub.

We carried out a full public consultation in May 2025 with two Open Day events. And I’ve got to tell you that this started in 2022 so it’s not something that’s just suddenly dropped on the doorstep.

More than 500 people engaged with this, and our plans were revised following the helpful feedback received from a number of people, notably, a new look bespoke glass and steel bus shelter with additional green spaces and more seating.

We have had many positive comments about the new travel hub proposals from residents and other key stakeholders, and people in the area are pleased with a significant financial investment in Sheringham and in ensuring the area is made safe and fit for the future, especially given that we have managed to up the national trend in terms of bus usage in Norfolk, and we’ve seen a 26% increase in bus passengers numbers over the past two years, which is phenomenal. Last Friday, Government announced even more money for Norfolk to encourage even greater use of busses. So schemes such as this to cope with both current and future demand are essential.

The consultation ran from the second of May to the 26th of May. It was promoted and well received.

Only 19% of respondents to the online consultation said they wanted the old shelter to stay.

All statutory consultees were contacted directly about the consultation and about it being a heavy handed reproach approach and legality. Last week’s protesters forced their way onto a live construction site. This has saved the implications of both our workforce, the protesters and the general public and the immediate area. Therefore, we are quite within our rights to attempt to remove those who should not be on the construction site. We have followed all necessary legal advice and processes and have acted appropriately and proportionally. We have not physically attacked anybody or physically touched anybody in this process, but ultimately, the protesters have not listened to any requests for them to leave the site. We’re doing the work over winter so that it doesn’t affect the summer trade and a question about, why are we not protecting this shelter? It did go to Historic England and were asked to consider the listing of the bus shelter. In their response, where they declined to list the structure, they said that, given its late date, it does not exhibit the architectural interest and technical innovation seen in the most significant examples of the building time, and they give three other bullet points as well as to why it’s not been listed.

We did decline TV interviews last week because I didn’t see any benefit to it, particularly given that the local MP, who’s also been involved very late in the process, very late in the process, I said it started in 2022 it’s been through several processes and the sharing of town council on many occasions. Not a word, nothing. But he did manage to come in at the very last minute and help these supporters of it.

He also tried to do it on social media. I don’t do my politics on social media. He can write to me and I respond. That’s what I do with most people. They write to me and I respond.

I’m sure they understand the benefits of the project. Now he’s carried out his own study of the plans, and he spoke to me as he spoke to the leader. We had a meeting last Wednesday morning, at 08:30 in the morning. And he even said in that meeting, delay it for five to ten days, and we’ll probably carry on with the project. But he wanted to give the people who were protesting enough time to protest and then let them go.

This money has to be spent by March 26 it has to be in place if we don’t spend the money by March 26 then we lose the money. I’m not intending to lose that money. If I don’t spend it in Sheringham, I’ll spend it somewhere else. I will not lose the money. So from that point of view, I have several schemes across Norfolk that I can spend this money on the stop itself.

It’s important to some people, not everybody, but it’s been through a proper process to find out how we are where we are. Unfortunately, if it continues, and I’m not going to strong arm people out of there, I will not do that, but I will spend the money elsewhere. Unfortunately, that also means that, because the bus companies have said it’s a dangerous stop in its current form, then they won’t be able to use that bus stop either. So we’ll have to find a different stop to use as well, which is unfortunate because it’s really quite close to the bus the railway station.

December 9, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : UK sanctions imposed on a person and organisation involved in terrorism in landmark action [December 2025]
The press release issued by HM Treasury on 4 December 2025.

This is the first use of the Domestic Counter-Terrorism Regime to disrupt funding for Pro-Khalistan militant group Babbar Khalsa.
- Assets of the individual have been frozen, and they are banned from running UK companies.
- A group supporting terrorism has also been hit by an asset freeze.
The UK has today announced an asset freeze and director disqualification against Gurpreet Singh Rehal (REHAL) who is suspected of belonging to organisations involved in terrorism in India. HM Treasury has also announced an asset freeze against a group, Babbar Akali Lehar, for promoting and supporting the same terrorist group.

HM Treasury assesses REHAL is involved in Babbar Khalsa and Babbar Akali Lehar’s terrorist activities, including promoting and encouraging, carrying out recruitment activities for, providing financial services to as well as supporting and assisting those organisations, including through purchasing weapons and other military materiel.

HM Treasury also assesses that Babbar Akali Lehar is associated with, and involved in, Babbar Khalsa’s terrorist activities by promoting and encouraging and carrying out recruitment activities for the group and itself.

All funds and economic resources in the UK owned, held or controlled by REHAL or Babbar Akali Lehar are now subject to an asset freeze. These designations will prevent all UK persons and entities from dealing with any funds or economic resources owned, held or controlled by either REHAL or Babbar Akali Lehar; or making funds, economic resources and financial services available to or for their benefit. This includes any of the entities they own or control, without a licence from HM Treasury or an applicable exception.

REHAL is also subject to director disqualification sanctions which prohibit him from acting as a director of a company or directly or indirectly taking part in or being concerned in the promotion, formation or management of a company.

Today’s action is the result of close collaboration between HM Treasury and policing partners, demonstrating the government’s determination to protect both national security and the peaceful communities affected by terrorism.

Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

We will not stand by while terrorists exploit Britain’s financial system. This landmark action shows we are prepared to use every tool at our disposal to choke off funding for terrorism – wherever it occurs and whoever is responsible. The UK stands firmly with peaceful communities against those who promote violence and hatred.

Further information
- The Counter-Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) allow HM Treasury to freeze assets and impose restrictions on individuals and entities suspected of involvement in terrorism. This helps prevent terrorist financing and protects the UK’s financial system from abuse.
- From 4 December 2025, it is prohibited to:
- Deal with funds or economic resources owned, held or controlled by Babbar Akali Lehar, Rehal, or his organisations.
- Make funds, financial services or economic resources available to them.
- Allow Rehal to act as a director or take part in company management.
- Violations carry penalties of up to seven years’ imprisonment on indictment, or civil penalties of up to £1 million or 50% of the breach value – whichever is greater.
- The designation extends to organisations owned by Rehal namely; Saving Punjab CIC (company number: 13892609), Whitehawk Consultations Ltd (company number: 15662866) and unincorporated organisation/association Loha Designs.
About Babbar Khalsa and Babbar Akali Lehar

Babbar Khalsa (which also uses the name Babbar Khalsa International) is a proscribed terrorist organisation. HM Treasury assesses Babbar Akali Lehar to be an “involved person” under the regulations.
December 7, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : Sentence increase for man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted woman [December 2025]

The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 4 December 2025.

A man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

Oswald Greenaway (60), from Shoreditch, East London, had his sentence increased by a year after the Solicitor General referred his case under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The court heard that in the early hours of 30 September 2023, Greenaway had parked his car near Homerton, in the Hackney area, when he spotted a vulnerable woman on her own.

Greenaway offered the woman a lift home but instead, he drove her to his home. Once in his flat, he gave her alcohol before sexually assaulting the victim.

After two hours, the victim managed to escape. But Greenaway went after the victim and was found by the police with her and an 11-inch knife on him.

In a Victim Personal Statement, the victim said the incident severely affected her mental wellbeing, physical health and day-to-day life.

The Solicitor General Rt Hon Ellie Reeves MP said:

I was utterly appalled by this case. Oswald Greenaway is a dangerous sexual predator, who deliberately targeted a vulnerable woman before kidnapping and sexually assaulting them.

I welcome the Court of Appeal’s decision to increase Greenaway’s sentence, and I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the victim, who has showed remarkable courage throughout.

On 28 July 2025 at Wood Green Crown Court, Oswald Greenaway was sentenced to four years and three months after he was convicted of one count of kidnapping, one count of sexual assault, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and one count carrying a bladed weapon.

On 30 October 2025 the Court of Appeal increased the sentence to five years and three months.

December 7, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : More homes and improved high streets for new mayoral areas through 30-year funding package [December 2025]
The press release issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 4 December 2025.

More homes, better high streets and support for businesses are on the way as six fast-tracked devolution areas have secured multi-billion-pound funding.
- Six regions set to get their own mayors through devolution will share almost £200 million every year for three decades, to build more of the 1.5 million homes promised, enhance high streets and revive their communities.
- Ministers are also considering moving some inaugural elections to 2028 so areas can finish reorganising their councils and help mayors hit the ground running.
- This marks the latest steps forward in the government’s mission to empower local leaders to transform their areas as part of the Plan for Change.
More homes, better high streets and support for small and medium businesses are all on the way as six fast-tracked devolution areas have secured a multi-billion-pound long-term funding package.

Ministers have confirmed almost £6 billion over the next 30 years, with almost £200 million to be shared each year by the places on the Devolution Priority Programme – which will see them get their own mayors.

Mayors can spend this funding flexibly on local priorities to boost their area’s economy to create lasting jobs and opportunities. It can also be used to increase housebuilding, including accelerating regional housebuilding programmes and initiatives or bringing more social and affordable homes on the market – helping achieve the government’s 1.5 million homes commitment.

Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities Miatta Fahnbulleh MP said:

“This money will help transform communities for the better as part of our Plan for Change.

“It will help new mayors achieve what their areas’ want most, from building more of the 1.5 million homes this government has promised to improving the green spaces that locals love – this is how devolution improves lives across the country.”

Once mayors are in post, the six areas will get the 30-year Investment Funds as part of a wider package of devolved powers and funding in areas like transport, planning and skills.

These are:
- Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority: £21.7 million per year
- Cumbria Combined Authority: £11.1 million per year
- Greater Essex Combined County Authority: £41.5 million per year
- Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority: £44.6 million per year
- Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority: £37.4 million per year
- Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority: £38 million per year
All six regions will also receive £3m each as a minimum over the next three financial years, in addition to an initial £1m payment in the coming months, to help with the costs of establishing the new mayoral authorities.

Four of the areas are currently reorganising their local councils into stronger unitary authorities, to create simpler, more effective structures that can better support mayors’ powers.

These areas are Greater Essex, Hampshire and the Solent, Norfolk and Suffolk, and Sussex and Brighton. New unitary councils in the four areas are expected to be established in 2028.

In order to make sure strong foundations are in place ahead of devolution, Ministers have today confirmed they are considering holding inaugural mayoral elections in these areas in May 2028, with areas completing the reorganisation process before Mayors take office.

This would ensure that new mayors come into office with effective and empowered local government already in place, helping them hit the ground running from day one.

The remaining two areas, Cheshire and Warrington and Cumbria, already have unitary councils in place. Mayoral elections in these areas will proceed in May 2027 as planned.

Ministers will continue to work with both areas to bring forward the legislation to create their mayoral authorities.
December 7, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : Transformation of Cardiff Central Station
The press release issued by the Department for Transport on 4 December 2025.

The transformed station will improve links between Wales and the rest of the UK, breaking down barriers to travel and jobs.
- ambitious plan to transform Wales’ busiest railway station gets final go-ahead from UK government
- passengers at Cardiff Central to benefit from new entrance, larger concourse and improved accessibility, thanks to £77.8 million of UK government investment
- improvements form part of investment in more trains and new stations across Wales, supporting jobs and breaking down barriers to travel
Passengers travelling through Cardiff Central will benefit from a revamped station, thanks to over £77 million approved by the government, announced today (4 December 2025).

The project will see the complete transformation of Wales’ busiest railway station, with a new landmark southern entrance, a larger main concourse and extended platform 0 to increase capacity at the station that welcomes over 35,000 people a day – and thousands more during major events such as the Six Nations.

This funding takes the UK government total for the project to modernise Cardiff Central station to £77.8 million, which is supported by an additional £40 million from Cardiff Capital Region City Deal and £21 million from the Welsh Government.

This project is part of a wider £445 million investment from the Department for Transport to deliver improvements to rail infrastructure across the whole of Wales, including increased train services to Cardiff, new stations in South Wales and increased services on the North Wales Mainline and Wrexham-Liverpool line.

Alongside the funding, the final business case for the transformation has been approved, giving the green light for work to get underway in spring 2026, with the majority of the work completed by 2029.

Once completed, the transformed station will also improve links between the rest of Wales and the wider UK, breaking down barriers to travel, jobs and opportunity, kickstarting economic growth.

Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, said:

The improvements to Cardiff Central will transform the experience of the millions of passengers who use the station every year, welcoming people through a spacious, modern station befitting of the city it serves.

Not only will this improve experiences for passengers, but it will also improve capacity in the station and unlock connectivity with the rest of Wales and beyond – supporting jobs and helping to kickstart economic growth.

Plans also include enhanced ticket gates to improve access and flow around the station and ease links with other ways to travel. Other customer benefits include improved waiting areas, enhanced retail offerings and cycle storage facilities.

Jo Stevens, Secretary of State for Wales, said:

The UK government is investing in improving rail services in Wales with new stations, faster trains and more services connecting people with the well-paid jobs we are creating across the country and driving our economic growth.

Our contribution to the funding of the redevelopment of Cardiff Central Station is a key part of this programme and will see Wales’s biggest station transformed to improve the experience of passengers by alleviating congestion and making the station more accessible.

The improvements will alleviate overcrowding and congestion, enabling better accessibility for those with reduced mobility.

Alongside the £445 million investment, the government is providing a further £50 million for a new Cardiff Metro station with a direct connection to Cardiff Bay, paving the way for future extension to the north-west and east of Cardiff.

Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, said:

This is a major milestone for our ambitious plans to upgrade Cardiff Central station.

The joint £140 million investment between Welsh Government, UK government and Cardiff Capital region will modernise and enhance the station, benefitting passengers and accommodating our ambitions for long-term growth.

This demonstrates how 2 governments working in partnership can address historic underfunding of Welsh rail and I look forward to more major transport developments progressing across Wales.

Alexia Course, Chief Commercial Officer at Transport for Wales, said:

The approval of the full business case gives us the green light to forge ahead with our plans to deliver much needed enhancements to Cardiff Central Station.

The investment of up to £140 million means we can deliver improvements to the station to make it fit for a capital city and sustain future growth, providing a better experience for our station customers.

Working with our design and build contractor, we can now move forward with the start of construction works next year.
December 4, 2025
Steff Aquarone – 2025 Early Day Motion on Sheringham Bus Station Controversy

The statement made by Steff Aquarone, the Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, in the House of Commons on 3 December 2025.

That this House notes with grave concern the plans of Norfolk County Council to demolish Sheringham’s historic bus shelter; recognises that the shelter is of Streamline Moderne art-deco design, dating from the 1950s; further notes that it contains a treasured poppy mural painted by a local artist which recognises the historic Midland and Great Northern Railway; is concerned that residents do not feel properly consulted or heard by the County Council; praises and expresses solidarity with the local people who have protested outside and occupied the bus shelter; calls on the County Council to suspend their plans to allow for further constructive discussion with the community; and agrees that Sheringham is a town which is not to be messed with.

December 4, 2025
Charles Sanders – 2025 Statement in Support of Bus Station Changes in Sheringham
The statement made by Charles Sanders, representing Sanders Coaches, on 7 May 2025.

Dear All

I have read with interest the comments on the proposed revised station approach layout to improve the movement and especially the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians. I would like to add that this is a County Council scheme using ring fenced money for the provision of improved public transport facilities for our County. This money cannot be spent elsewhere and is not our town council’s project. We as the local operator were consulted on the scheme and I am happy to share with you all the issues we raised which are as follows:
1. Coming from the Cromer Road roundabout to enter Station Approach when traffic is waiting to exit Station approach buses cannot access the turn into Station Approach without impinging on the pavement therefore Buses have to wait and this can cause a block to traffic flow. Members of the public exiting the car park tend to stand on the corner waiting to cross, creating a further hazard for our drivers to be particularly aware of.
2. The Bus Shelter is sited too close to the kerb edge given the number of passengers that regularly wait for the buses, this causes buses to often have to stop short of the actual stop point as the crowd is so close to the road edge it would be dangerous for the driver to try to drive past them.
3. People heading for the North Norfolk Railway or the public toilets have to regularly edge through the bus passenger queue to reach their intended destination.
4. The growth in passenger numbers over the last few years has been huge. In the period from April 1st 2022 to March 31st 2023 the number of passengers boarding and alighting in Station approach was 286,958, in the last 12 months from April 1st 2024 to March 31st 2025 it was just over 400,000. If numbers continue to grow as more and more people seek to use green sustainable public tarnsport the current issues can only continue to get worse.
5. There is also going to be an improvement to the waiting pavement space at the West End of Station Approach Bus Stop near to the putting green, again an area no longer large enough to cope with the demand placed upon it at busy times.
6. Whilst change is not always easy to accept, or easy to fully understand, I hope that the above information will help people to understand why this improvement is being considered, and that ultimately everyone is on the same side here, and just looking to do the right thing to help Sheringham be a vibrant and forward looking town dealing with its current success as a destination, and allowing for even more potential growth in the future.
December 4, 2025
Sheringham Town Council – 2025 Statement on Bus Shelter Controversy

The statement made by Sheringham Town Council on 3 December 2025.

Sheringham Town Council recognises the strong feelings surrounding the changes taking place around Otterndorf Green and specifically the bus shelter. We understand how important this area is to residents, both in terms of heritage and as a gateway to our town, and we are grateful to everyone who has shared their views.

We acknowledge that some individuals feel that Norfolk County Council’s public consultation process did not meet their expectations, and we recognise this as an important lesson learned.

The consultation process, which was publicly advertised online, in the EDP, on town noticeboards, and in the Sheringham Independent distributed to all households, generated substantial resident engagement. Feedback was provided through sessions at the North Norfolk Railway, the Community Centre, and directly to Norfolk County Council. This input significantly influenced the design and resulted in meaningful revisions.

As a result of this community feedback and partnership discussions, the plans were updated to include:

• Increased green space and coordinated landscaping with Sheringham in Bloom and an overall design that better reflected the local vernacular
• A shelter design drawing on Victorian and local railway architecture; requiring bespoke metalwork and that will include artwork contributions from Sheringham schoolchildren with support from our community artist Colin Seal.

These changes were made in good faith, working collaboratively with Norfolk County Council engineers and project managers and other stakeholders.

It is also important to recognise the limitations of the existing shelter:
• Its position on a narrow pavement at a busy pedestrian point has long caused concern to the local bus operator.
• The current layout often forces waiting passengers and passing pedestrians close to the road, creating uncomfortable and potentially unsafe conditions, particularly during busy periods or for those with mobility needs or pushchairs.

The new Travel Hub layout is designed to address these long-standing challenges.

Key benefits include:
• a wider, safer and more accessible waiting area
• improved pedestrian flow to remove the pinch-point
• a shelter offering better visibility, more natural light and reduced crowding
• facilities that support more reliable and efficient bus operations, as highlighted by the local bus operator

Evidence from similar schemes elsewhere shows that improved facilities encourage more people to use buses. Sheringham Town Council believe that supporting increased use of local bus services is a positive step to:
• promote sustainable transport
• help reduce congestion
• strengthen the long-term viability of the public transport services residents rely on

Throughout this process, Sheringham Town Council has worked constructively with all authorities and local organisations to ensure that Sheringham’s heritage, safety and public realm were properly considered.
While the Town Council is not the decision-making authority for highway schemes, we have consistently sought improvements that we believe reflect the values and priorities of our community.

We remain committed to listening to residents, passing on concerns through the appropriate channels, and supporting the best long-term outcome for Sheringham’s public spaces and transport infrastructure.

We would like to thank residents who have provided their feedback on this scheme. Sheringham Town Council would be pleased to engage in constructive dialogue both on this and other issues as they present themselves in the community.

Sheringham Town Council

December 4, 2025
PRESS RELEASE : Civil servants exit another office space under £94m programme [December 2025]

The press release issued by the Cabinet Office on 1 December 2025.

The Plan for London has reached a significant milestone after the Civil Service completed its exit from another building in the capital.

The Government Property Agency (GPA) is set to secure a further £8.8 million in annual savings with the imminent closure of another Civil Service office space in London.

On Thursday (November 27) all civil servants based at 10 Victoria Street officially completed their departure from the building, which is the third workspace being closed as part of the government’s Plan for London.

Approximately 1,000 staff from a number of Civil Service departments, including the Cabinet Office, had occupied the space.

They have now transferred to various offices in the capital, including 100 Parliament Street and 26 Whitehall.

The GPA is overseeing the closure of 10 Victoria Street, which will now be cleared of furniture and equipment before being handed back over to the landlord in February 2026.

Sean Webb, Plan for London Programme Manager at the GPA, said:

“The Civil Service exit from 10 Victoria Street is a significant milestone for the GPA and the Plan for London. We worked closely with our client departments to ensure staff affected by the building’s closure have been well-informed and supported throughout the move to their new workspaces as we looked to ensure a smooth transition across our portfolio. We aim to continue making strong progress on the consolidation of the office estate in the capital, supporting the government’s priorities and securing substantial savings.”

Staff began moving to their new bases in June, with the final teams completing their transfer last week.

In September, the GPA saved £8.7 million in annual costs after closing down both The Rookery and Clive House as approximately 1,500 civil servants in total were transferred to spaces in the office estate.

The Plan for London was launched in May this year and will involve the closure of no fewer than 11 buildings by 2030, delivering annual savings of £94 million. Most notably, 102 Petty France, Caxton House and 39 Victoria Street will all be closed during the programme, as it consolidates the central London estate.

December 4, 2025