The Latest Breaking News from Dame Antonia

Who is Antonia Romeo? Inside the rise of Starmer’s ‘Marmite’ pick to lead UK Civil Service

Former colleagues have praised Dame Antonia as ‘dynamic’ and ‘whip smart’

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Dame Antonia Romeo appointed as UK's first female cabinet secretary in 110-year history

Dame Antonia Romeo has held senior roles in three government departments but has previously faced accusations of bullying

Evening Standard · Feb 19

Dame Antonia Romeo appointed Cabinet Secretary

She becomes the first woman to hold the role.

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Sir Chris Wormald quits as Cabinet Secretary as Keir Starmer clears out No10 to rescue his premiership

The top civil servant’s departure comes as the Government is rocked by the Lord Mandelson and Lord Doyle storms

Evening Standard · Feb 12

Tories: Starmer throwing top civil servant ‘under a bus’ with expected dismissal

Sir Chris Wormald is believed to be on his way out imminently.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

Antonia Romeo named as new top civil servant at the Home Office

Dame Antonia replaces Sir Matthew Rycroft, who announced in February he would leave the Home Office after a 35-year Civil Service career.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

‘I loved the woman I got to know’, says Neil LaBute in tribute to AS Byatt

Dame Antonia Byatt died on Thursday at the age of 87, according to her publisher.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

Author AS Byatt dies aged 87

Dame Antonia was the author of Possession and The Children’s Book.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023