Olly Robbins on longlist of 10 vying for UK civil service top job

Exclusive: former Brexit negotiator seen as probable favourite to take over from Simon Case as cabinet secretary

The former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins is one of 10 applicants on the longlist to take over from Simon Case as the UK's most senior civil servant, the Guardian understands.

The candidates, who have their first round of interviews for the job this week and next, are predominantly internal applicants, with several permanent secretaries believed to have thrown their hats into the ring.