New Hub will cut back government spending on external staff A new strategy and consulting hub, staffed by civil servants, has been launched today to boost internal expertise across government, saving the taxpayer money. From: 20 May 2021 Government Consulting Hub launched to support civil servants to take on a greater role in projects, reducing spend on external consultants. The hub will build internal civil service expertise and will work across all departments. New Consultancy Playbook will show government officials how to get best value for money when external consultants are needed. Cabinet Office also tightening up spending controls around procurement of external consultants.