Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of the civil service
Antonia Romeo appointed UK Cabinet Secretary, first woman in the role, tasked with leading the civil service to support government reform and strengthen public services.
Starmer appoints Romeo as head of UK civil service
Dame Antonia Romeo appointed cabinet secretary, the first woman in the role, after investigations found no case to answer over past bullying and expenses allegations.
Who is Antonia Romeo and why is she tipped to be the next cabinet secretary?
Antonia Romeo is an unconventional, outward-facing senior civil servant and frontrunner for cabinet secretary, admired for energy and networking but criticized for self-promotion.