Event Brief
Starmer appoints Dame Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Summary: Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald.
WHO: Dame Antonia Romeo
WHAT: Appointed as head of UK civil service
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 4:51 AM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: To replace Sir Chris Wormald
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