UK's top civil servant Simon Case announces resignation

Cabinet Secretary to step down on health grounds

Simon Case has been undergoing medical treatment for 18 months.

UK’s civil service chief Simon Case to stand down at end of year

The UK’s top civil servant Simon Case has announced he will step down at the end of the year on health grounds.

Head of Civil Service Simon Case resigns for health reasons

The Cabinet Secretary told colleagues on Monday that he would stand down at the end of the year on health grounds, saying "whilst the spirit remains willing, the body is not".

Simon Case steps down as UK cabinet secretary

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Simon Case, the UK’s most senior civil servant, has announced he is stepping down as cabinet secretary at the end of the year as he receives treatment for a “neurological condition”. Case’s job was immediately advertised with a £200,000 salary, and his replacement will play a key part in efforts by Prime Minister Sir Kei…

Top UK civil servant Simon Case quits

In a message to staff, Case said “whilst the spirit remains willing, the body is not.”

Simon Case announces resignation after ministers demanded his sacking

Cabinet secretary says he is leaving post due to health reasons but it follows revelations by The Independent that ministers wanted him to be sacked