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Former Royal Navy chief stripped of knighthood after affair claims

Ben Key was alleged to have had a relationship with a female subordinate

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Who Is Admiral Ben Key? UK Navy Chief Stripped of Command Over Sex Scandal With Subordinate

Admiral Sir Ben Key, the former First Sea Lord, has been stripped of his command following a misconduct inquiry into an extramarital affair with a subordinate officer.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3, 2025

Former head of Royal Navy sacked over affair with subordinate officer

Ministry of Defence says Ben Key’s conduct fell far short of standards expected after investigation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025

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Former Navy head sacked after ‘falling short of values and standards expected’

Admiral Sir Ben Key was reportedly suspended from his role as First Sea Lord over claims he had an affair with a female subordinate

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Former head of Royal Navy sacked after conduct ‘fell far short’

Admiral Sir Ben Key issued a public apology following the investigation

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Head of Royal Navy suspended pending investigation

Adm Sir Ben Key has been asked to ‘step back’ as first sea lord, after MoD said he had departed for ‘private reasons’

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Head of Royal Navy ‘stepped down over alleged affair with female subordinate’

Admiral Sir Ben Key, 59, a married father of three, is understood to have been told to “step back from all duties” while an investigation is carried out

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

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Royal Navy chief apologises after investigation finds ‘bullying and misogyny’ in submarine service

‘I am truly sorry,’ says Admiral Sir Ben Key after investigation into allegations by ex-lieutenant

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024

Misogyny and bullying found in Royal Navy investigation into Submarine Service

WOMEN who served in the Submarine Services suffered misogyny, bullying and other unacceptable behaviours, an investigation by the Royal Navy has…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2024

Royal Navy chief apologises for ‘intolerable’ misogyny in Submarine Service

Ben Key confirms several personnel have been sacked, demoted or disciplined as a result of investigations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024

Vanguard submarine patrol welcomed home by Deputy PM

Sailors have returned from a tour of duty forming part of the longest sustained military operation undertaken by the UK.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Royal Navy chief defends service’s handling of sex abuse allegations

Inquiry launched last month into ‘abhorrent’ claims of inappropriate behaviour

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

Head of Royal Navy orders investigation into ‘abhorrent’ allegations of ‘sexual bullying’

Admiral Sir Ben Key said he was ‘deeply disturbed’ by the allegations.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022

Royal Navy to investigate ‘abhorrent’ allegations of ‘sexual bullying’

Admiral Sir Ben Key said he was ‘deeply disturbed’ by the allegations.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2022

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Daily Record · Oct 29, 2022

Royal Navy to probe 'abhorrent' submarine service sex abuse allegations, vows First Sea Lord

Claims of a 'rape list' have been made by whistleblowers in the service

Wales Online · Oct 28, 2022

Royal Navy will investigate 'abhorrent' submarine service sex abuse claims says First Sea Lord

'Rape list' claims amid revelations from service whistleblowers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

Royal Navy chief orders inquiry into sexual assault claims in submarine service

Whistleblowers allege harassment of female members included ‘crush depth rape list’

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Head of Royal Navy orders investigation into ‘abhorrent’ allegations - OLD

Admiral Sir Ben Key said he was ‘deeply disturbed’ by the allegations.

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022

Nord Stream attacks highlight vulnerability of undersea pipelines in west

As Norway steps up seabed security, experts say underwater cables carrying world’s internet traffic are also at risk

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2022

Royal Navy chief: Breakdown of £3billion aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is ‘very disappointing’

Divers are seeking to identify the problem with the propeller shaft on the HMS Prince of Wales after it was forced to stop on its way to the US

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

First Sea Lord plans Royal Navy with ‘more punch’ in coming years

Admiral Sir Ben Key said the Navy needed to face up to the challenges of a resurgent Russia.

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