
Navy chief removed from duties for investigation
BBC News
Adm Sir Ben Key was due to step down as First Sea Lord this summer, before an investigation started.
Admiral Sir Benjamin John Key, is a senior Royal Navy officer. He served as First Sea Lord from November 2021 until May 2025. He has commanded HM Ships Sandown, Iron Duke and Lancaster, and deployed on operations to Kosovo and Iraq. He was appointed Fleet Commander in 2016, and the Chief of Joint Operations in 2019.
Adm Sir Ben Key was due to step down as First Sea Lord this summer, before an investigation started.