The COI was behind memorable public information films such as “Charley says” The government is to close its Central Office of Information (COI) with the loss of up to 400 jobs.
The agency – which commissions public information films and government advertising campaigns – was set up in 1946.
Trade union Prospect said there had been no consultation or warning to staff about the likely redundancies.
The COI’s London head office will bear the brunt of job cuts, the union has said.
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