Monday 02 Mar 2020 @ 15:20
Cabinet Office
Printable version

Statement on resignation of Sir Philip Rutnam

Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill recently (29 February 2020) gave a statement on the resignation of Sir Philip Rutnam.

Sir Mark Sedwill, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, recently said:

“I have received and accepted with great regret the resignation of Sir Philip Rutnam.

“I thank him for his long and dedicated career of public service. Shona Dunn, the Second Permanent Secretary at the Home Office responsible for borders, immigration and citizenship, will become Acting Permanent Secretary with immediate effect.

“The Home Office’s vital work to keep our citizens safe and our country secure continues uninterrupted.”

 

Channel website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

Original article link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-on-resignation-of-sir-philip-rutnam

Share this article

Latest News from
Cabinet Office

Reforms piloted to link pay to results in the Civil Service

09/05/2024 15:20:00

New measures to improve performance and ensure the civil service can recruit and retain the best talent were announced this morning by Minister for the Cabinet Office, John Glen at the Reform Think Tank Annual Conference at the BT Tower in London.

Rebecca Hilsenrath is confirmed as the acting Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman

07/05/2024 15:10:05

Rebecca Hilsenrath is confirmed as the acting Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman from 18 April 2024.

Scale AI Expands Global Footprint with New United Kingdom Headquarters

07/05/2024 10:20:00

Scale AI, the data infrastructure company for AI, has selected London as the location for its first international headquarters, reinforcing the company’s mission to accelerate the development of AI globally. 

Digital record of the Coronation unveiled for the first time in history

03/05/2024 11:20:00

The Coronation Roll is the official record of the Monarch’s accession and crowning.

Government makes next set of crucial changes to improve biosecurity at UK's trade border

30/04/2024 11:22:00

Today (30 April 2024), the Government is strengthening its trade border to better detect pests and diseases from imported products.

Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: joint statement, 25 April 2024

29/04/2024 12:20:00

The UK Government and European Commission recently (26 April 2024) gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting.

Government to launch new consultation to protect UK universities from security threats

29/04/2024 11:20:00

The Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, recently (26 April 2024) announced his intention to launch a consultation on measures to protect UK universities from national security threats posed by foreign states.

GREAT FUTURES trade mission to Riyadh attracts major corporate sponsors

26/04/2024 13:05:00

The GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign has announced key partners for the major business, tourism, education and cultural expo in Riyadh - GREAT FUTURES - on 14 and 15 May 2024. 

i.AI and NHS England sign Collaboration Charter to support the use of AI in the NHS

26/04/2024 12:05:00

The Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (i.AI) and NHS England (NHSE) have signed a Collaboration Charter to support the use of AI in the NHS.