Boris Johnson failed to tell his most senior civil servant about the plans for his Downing Street refurbishment to be paid for by a charitable trust, according to reports. Simon Case, who was appointed cabinet secretary in September, only discovered about the controversial plans in the newspaper. The mandarin is now conducting a review and … Read more
Boris Johnson failed to tell his most senior civil servant about the plans for his Downing Street refurbishment to be paid for by a charitable trust, according to reports. Simon Case, who was appointed cabinet secretary in September, only discovered about the controversial plans in the newspaper. The mandarin is now conducting a review and … Read more
The Treasury’s top civil servant today revealed that David Cameron called and texted him on behalf of Greensill at the height of the pandemic – as the Bank of England also disclosed records of approached for the ex-PM. Sir Tom Scholar said Mr Cameron contacted him repeatedly in March and April last year as the … Read more
The Government has paid out ‘substantial’ damages to a former senior civil servant who accused Priti Patel of bullying, it was revealed today. Sir Philip Rutnam, who quit as the Home Office’s permanent secretary after accusing the Home Secretary of a ‘vicious and orchestrated briefing campaign’ against him, said he was pleased his claim for … Read more
Government settles bullying claim against Priti Patel with ‘substantial’ payout for former senior Home Office civil servant Sir Philip Rutnam Rutnam accused her of ‘vicious and orchestrated briefing campaign’ against him He said he was pleased his claim for constructive dismissal had been settled Government ‘regretted’ the circumstances surrounding Sir Philip’s resignation The decision to … Read more
Sharon Swinhoe, 52, was serving a minimum of 25-years for murder A woman who murdered her retired civil servant ex-boyfriend and stuffed his body in a freezer has died after testing positive for Covid-19 in jail. Sharon Swinhoe, 52, was serving a minimum of 25-years for battering to death Peter McMahon and gouging his eyes … Read more
Catering assistant Adamo Canto, 37, swiped official signed pictures of Prince William and Kate Middleton and a photo album of the banquet held for Donald Trump’s state visit A servant to the Queen has today been jailed after stealing royal memorabilia worth up to £100,000 from Buckingham Palace. Adamo Canto, 37, swiped dozens of items … Read more
M. Night Shyamalan wraps shooting for Apple TV+ series Servant and thriller film Old without a single case of COVID-19 on set: ‘We tested over 6,000 times between the two’ By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 05:19 GMT, 22 November 2020 | Updated: 05:19 GMT, 22 November 2020 M. Night Shyamalan has had his hands … Read more
Former Cabinet Secretary Mark Sedwill has criticised the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, as he broke his silence since leaving the role. The ex-head of the civil service said there were ‘genuine question’ about whether the UK could have been ‘better prepared’ for the pandemic. Lord Sedwill, who stepped down last month, has revealed the government … Read more
The ex-head of the civil service has today said there is a ‘genuine question’ about whether the UK could have been ‘better prepared’ for the coronavirus pandemic. Lord Sedwill, who stepped down from his role as Cabinet secretary last month, has revealed the government did ‘not have the exact measures in place’ to deal with … Read more