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Treasury Halts Informal Fact-Finding After Chloe Moffat Death

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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HM Treasury accepted it materially contributed to Chloe Moffat’s death.
Coroner found Treasury’s informal fact-finding meetings with accused staff lacked policy basis and risked death.
HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office halted informal fact-finding meetings and launched a policy review.
Employees facing misconduct will now be told possible outcomes before responding.
The Cabinet Office will review Whitehall workplace conflict over the next 12 months.

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HM Treasury accepted it materially contributed to Chloe Moffat’s death.
Coroner found Treasury’s informal fact-finding meetings with accused staff lacked policy basis and risked death.
HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office halted informal fact-finding meetings and launched a policy review.
Employees facing misconduct will now be told possible outcomes before responding.
The Cabinet Office will review Whitehall workplace conflict over the next 12 months.