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<p>Through the Spending Review and the new Economic Crime Levy we are providing additional
funding to tackle Economic Crime of £400 million up to the end of 2024/25.</p><p>The
headcount cap announced by the Chancellor applies to the overall size of the Civil
Service, excluding the devolved administrations. Policing, including Regional Organised
Crime Units (ROCUs) who are a major recipient of additional Economic Crime investment,
are out of scope.</p><p>As part of the process, the Government will identify risks,
and ensure this is implemented in a way which preserves frontline service delivery,
business critical activity and key Government priorities.</p><p>This is not a recruitment
freeze, but rather about stopping unchecked growth overall and moving towards a leaner
and more efficient Civil Service workforce.</p>
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