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Government of service
21 July 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses reforms to strengthen ethics and integrity in public service, including establishing an Ethics and Integrity Commission and changes to ministerial severance payments and business appointment rules.
Action Requested
The Government is establishing an Ethics and Integrity Commission to promote ethical standards across the public sector. It will also introduce new requirements for ministers' severance payments and transfer advisory functions related to business appointments from ACOBA to other bodies, with reforms taking effect on 13 October 2025.
Key Facts
- The Government is establishing an Ethics and Integrity Commission.
- Ministers must serve at least six months before receiving a severance payment.
- ACOBA will be closed and its functions transferred to the Civil Service Commission and the Prime Minister's Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards.
- Reforms take effect on 13 October 2025.
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