Ben Key confirms several personnel have been sacked, demoted or disciplined as a result of investigations

The head of the Royal Navy has issued an unreserved public apology for “intolerable” misogyny within the Submarine Service after several investigations exposed sexual harassment, bullying and assault within its ranks.

Admiral First Sea Lord Adm Sir Ben Key said he was “truly sorry” to the women in the service who had experienced “misogyny, bullying and other unacceptable behaviours” while serving their country.