"Top Civil Servant and MI6 Boss Resign from All-Male Garrick Club Amid Female Members Controversy"

Simon Case, head of the Civil Service, faced questions about his membership in the all-male Garrick Club, with concerns raised about how it aligns with his commitment to inclusiveness. Case stated that he joined the club to help reform it from within, prompting laughter and further inquiries from other members. The club, which does not allow women, counts judges, lawyers, members of the House of Lords and MPs, academics, actors, rock stars, and senior journalists among its members.