Eyes turn to Ephgrave’s successor as UK SFO deals with surprise departure
By Martin Coyle ( January 15, 2026, 17:06 GMT | Comment) -- The surprise decision by Serious Fraud Office head Nick Ephgrave to announce his retirement less than halfway through his five-year term leaves the enforcer with some challenges to ensure it maintains a head of steam built under his leadership.The surprise decision by Serious Fraud Office head Nick Ephgrave to announce his retirement — less than halfway through his five-year term — leaves the enforcer with some challenges to ensure it maintains the head of steam built under his leadership....
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