UK News

Former cabinet secretary handed record-breaking £860,000 payout after being forced out, report reveals

The Independent UK News · 14 September 2026 at 17:16

Former cabinet secretary handed record-breaking £860,000 payout after being forced out, report reveals

Lord Wormald’s payout equates to around £2,000 for each day in his role as cabinet secretary

Read the full article on The Independent UK News ›

5News aggregated this summary from the outlet’s public feed. The full article, with all the context, is on www.independent.co.uk — the content belongs to The Independent UK News.

Former cabinet secretary handed record-breaking £860,000 payout after being forced out, report reveals

More from The Independent UK News

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor compensated £300,000 after Royal Lodge lease ends

Drought declared in Yorkshire as reservoirs and rivers run low after months of dry weather

Britain is at risk of running out of gas this winter, report warns

Two men deny spying on UK Jewish community for Iran

More in UK News

Doctor issues warning to anyone who gets dry mouth or headaches in morning

Luke Littler hits back in 'Facebook row' as darts star's parking of £39K BMW called out

Holborn and St Pancras by-election - live: Green party leader Zack Polanski under pressure after defeat by Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor compensated £300,000 after Royal Lodge lease ends

Drought declared in Yorkshire as reservoirs and rivers run low after months of dry weather

Teen's life transformed by gene editing