The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is overhauling standards in public life with the creation of a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission.
This body will replace the much-criticized Acoba watchdog and introduce stricter enforcement, including financial penalties for ministers who breach post-office job rules and the loss of severance pay for those sacked over misconduct. Ministers must now serve at least six months to qualify for exit payments, closing the loophole that allowed short-term or disgraced ministers to receive large payouts. The reforms aim to restore public trust after years of scandals and are being welcomed by transparency advocates, though some call for even stronger legal backing.
The changes are set to take effect from October.
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