The UK government has abolished ACOBA, the watchdog regulating post-ministerial jobs, in a sweeping ethics reform that raises concerns about transparency and the 'revolving door' between politics and business.
The government's ethics watchdog is investigating Cabinet Office chief Simon Case after he sought approval to join Microsoft while still serving in Whitehall, raising serious questions about the revolving door between public service and big tech.
The former Prime Minister is under investigation by ACOBA for failing to seek approval before accepting a speaking engagement in Riyadh, raising fresh questions about post-government conduct.
Former PM breached rules designed to prevent abuse of official connections for personal gain, according to ethics investigation that raises fresh questions about post-government conduct.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps faces scrutiny after taking a role at a Cambridge aerospace company without consulting the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA).
Former PM Boris Johnson criticises the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) as ineffective, amid calls to scrap the post-ministerial jobs watchdog.
Former PM Sir John Major criticises Liz Truss for bypassing ethical standards in government appointments, calling it 'deeply disturbing'.