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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

Post-ministerial jobs rules tightened but fall short of ethics overhaul demanded

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Ministers who breach the rules on post-government jobs could be hit by financial sanctions under a new ethics scheme that has been criticised for falling short of a drastic overhaul.

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden announced a range of reforms in response to critical reports on lobbying rules and standards in public life after a series of scandals.

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