The UK government is overhauling its standards regime by establishing a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, replacing the much-criticized post-ministerial jobs watchdog (Acoba). Under the new rules, ministers who breach conduct standards or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, aiming to end costly 'golden goodbyes' and restore public trust.
The commission will have stronger enforcement powers, including financial penalties for those who break lobbying and post-office job rules. These reforms are part of a broader effort to clean up public life and deliver on Labour's manifesto promises.
Critics welcome the changes but call for even tougher, legally-backed rules to prevent abuse of the 'revolving door' between government and private sector.
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