The Latest Breaking News from ACOBA

Ex-watchdog chair warns of loss of public trust over business appointments

Lord Pickles called for changes to the advisory process for former ministers and senior civil servants taking on jobs in the private sector.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Delays approving new jobs put ministers in ‘invidious position’, says ex-whip

Former whip Ruth Edwards said she was facing a choice between missing mortgage payments and breaking the rules thanks to delays at Acoba.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Former defence secretary Ben Wallace takes role advising Saudi Arabia

Ex-Tory minister hired by CTRD, which works with Saudi government, to advise on reform, governance and security

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2024

Boris Johnson did not consult watchdog over paid role with hedge fund

Ex-UK PM was required to seek permission for paid role with Merlyn Advisors, for whom he spoke to Venezuela president

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024

Six top politicians who exited Westminster via the ‘revolving door’

Starmer and Johnson among public servants who failed to consult watchdog before taking lucrative job

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024

Sir Stephen Lovegrove to chair Rolls-Royce-led nuclear consortium

New role for former permanent secretary in energy department raises concerns over ‘revolving door’ between public and private

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023

For the record

Acoba | Sir Nicholas Winton | Riding the cobbles

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023

Boris Johnson: Where is he now and is he still MP?

The Independent looks at the former prime minister and what he’s been up to lately

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Former British army chief joins Lynton Crosby’s lobbying firm

Gen Sir Mark Carleton-Smith will support work on opportunities arising from Aukus defence pact

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

Boris Johnson: Where is he now and is he still MP?

The Independent looks at the former prime minister and what he’s been up to lately

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023