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 reforms, ministers who breach conduct rules or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, ending the practice of large 'golden goodbyes' for short-term or disgraced officials. The new commission will have stronger enforcement powers, including financial penalties for those who break post-ministerial lobbying rules. These changes aim to restore public trust and accountability in government after years of criticism over lax standards and revolving-door politics.
The reforms deliver on a key Labour manifesto promise to clean up public life.
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