Sir Olly Robbins reached a settlement with the government following his dismissal as the top civil servant at the Foreign Office. According to the BBC, Robbins was sacked over the vetting process related to Lord Mandelson.
Robbins held the position of permanent secretary at the Foreign Office before his removal. The dismissal centered on questions regarding how Mandelson underwent vetting procedures during his appointment process.
The settlement marks the conclusion of a dispute between Robbins and the government over the circumstances of his termination. BBC Politics reported the development without disclosing additional details about the terms of the settlement or further context surrounding the vetting dispute.