The UK government is overhauling its standards regime by abolishing the existing post-ministerial jobs watchdog (Acoba) and introducing a new, more powerful Ethics and Integrity Commission.
Under the new rules, ministers who breach conduct standards or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, ending the practice of 'golden goodbyes' for those ousted for misconduct. The 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 move fulfills a key Labour manifesto promise to clean up public life and close loopholes exploited by former ministers.
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