Civil Service19 Feb 2026Starmer appoints Romeo as head of UK civil serviceDame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant.19 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Cabinet secretary frontrunner faced multiple bullying complaintsClaims emerge after the Cabinet Office said there was only one complaint about Antonia Romeo's conduct which was dismissed after an inquiry.17 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management styleDame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.16 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Where does Wormald sacking leave Sir Keir Starmer?Is transplanting staff at the heart of government part of a bigger strategy - or a sticking plaster?13 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Sir Chris Wormald forced out as head of Civil ServiceThe Cabinet Office says the move is "by mutual agreement" but it follows months of negative media reports about his performance.13 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss saysThousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Don't sack cabinet secretary until Mandelson files published, Badenoch saysHead of the Civil Service Sir Chris Wormald is understood to be negotiating an exit package from his job.12 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensionsCabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.29 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Civil Service staffing challenges 'escalated' since 2020 report The Auditor General raised concerns about the "affordability" of filling the vacant posts and the "reliability" of workforce data.27 Jan 2026...
