Event Brief
Sir Chris Wormald Out as Head of Civil Service
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Summary: Cabinet Office confirms departure 'by mutual agreement' after negative media coverage.
WHO: Sir Chris Wormald
WHAT: forced out as head of Civil Service
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: following months of negative media reports about his performance
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