The UK government is overhauling its standards regime by abolishing the current post-ministerial jobs watchdog (Acoba) and introducing a new, independent Ethics and Integrity Commission.
Ministers who breach conduct rules or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, ending the practice of 'golden goodbyes' for rule-breakers. The new commission will have stronger enforcement powers, including financial penalties for those who break lobbying and post-office job rules. These reforms aim to restore public trust and accountability in government after years of criticism over lax standards and costly payouts.
The changes are set to take effect from October.
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