The UK government is overhauling standards in public life by launching a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, abolishing the much-criticized Acoba watchdog, and introducing stricter rules for ministers.
Ministers who breach conduct rules or serve less than six months will lose their severance payouts, ending the practice of 'golden goodbyes' for those forced out over scandals. The new regime will also impose financial penalties on former ministers who break lobbying rules after leaving office. These reforms aim to restore public trust and accountability following years of criticism over lax enforcement and costly payouts.
The changes are set to take effect from October.
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