The UK government is overhauling its standards regime by establishing a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, replacing the much-criticized ACOBA watchdog.
Under the new rules, ministers who breach conduct standards or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, and financial penalties will be imposed for breaking post-ministerial lobbying rules. The reforms aim to restore public trust after years of scandals and costly payouts to departing ministers. The changes, set to take effect in October, fulfill a key Labour manifesto promise and are designed to close loopholes and strengthen accountability in public life.
Critics welcome the move but call for even stronger, legally backed rules to prevent abuse.
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