Simon Case admits discussing work ‘opportunities’ for Carrie Johnson

Cabinet secretary says he had informal' conversations with the Earthshot prize about available roles for the PM's wife

Cabinet secretary Simon Case has admitted discussing opportunities" for the prime minister's wife, Carrie Johnson, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Earthshot prize, but denied recommending her for any paid role.

Case's account followed reports that he had sought to secure a job for Carrie Johnson at their charity, the Royal Foundation, which offers the prize for environmental innovation.