HMRC appoints new CEO

Lin Homer takes over from Lesley Strathie, who stepped down last month on health grounds. Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell said Homer had "a wealth of experience working in the public service in central and local government." "I was very sorry that Lesley Strathie had to step down last month, to concentrate on her health, at a time when HMRC was achieving very real improvements in its performance, and I know that Lin will build on Lesley's achievements." Homer began her career in local government, working on a number of councils, before joining the UK Border Agency and the Depar...