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Coroner Finds UK Treasury Failed Duty of Care for Chloe Moffat

8/26/2026

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The UK Treasury’s meeting with civil servant Chloe Moffat contributed to her death.
David Moffat said Treasury gave Chloe no duty of care.
A coroner found the Treasury failed to apply its disciplinary policy that would have limited the penalty to a warning.
After the meeting, Chloe was locked out of her email, adding to her distress.
Treasury permanent secretary James Bowler wrote to Chloe’s parents and pledged immediate wellbeing changes.

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Story summary

The UK Treasury’s meeting with civil servant Chloe Moffat contributed to her death.
David Moffat said Treasury gave Chloe no duty of care.
A coroner found the Treasury failed to apply its disciplinary policy that would have limited the penalty to a warning.
After the meeting, Chloe was locked out of her email, adding to her distress.
Treasury permanent secretary James Bowler wrote to Chloe’s parents and pledged immediate wellbeing changes.