The purpose of the Cabinet Office is to ensure that the government works together to deliver for the people of the United Kingdom. The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of the government. It is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and it takes the lead in certain critical policy areas.

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The Cabinet Office underwent seven transfers of functions in 2024-25. Four of the core department’s functions were transferred to other departments, and three were transferred to the Cabinet Office from other departments.

The Cabinet Office had a total net expenditure of nearly £11 billion in 2024-25.

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