The UK government is overhauling standards in public life by establishing a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, replacing the much-criticized Acoba watchdog.
Ministers who breach conduct rules or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, ending the practice of 'golden goodbyes' for short-term or disgraced officials. The new regime introduces financial penalties for ex-ministers who break lobbying rules and aims to close loopholes that allowed former officials to exploit their government connections. These reforms are part of a broader effort to restore public trust and accountability in government following years of criticism over lax enforcement and costly payouts.
The changes are set to take effect from October.
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