The Latest Breaking News from ACOBA

Matt Hancock insists he ‘hasn’t lost his marbles’ as he flies to Australian jungle for ‘I’m a Celebrity’

Former health secretary claims he can be reached on “any urgent constituency matters” despite flying 10,000 miles to join a reality TV show

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

Matt Hancock flies to Australian jungle to ‘go to where the people are’ - OLD

The former health secretary insists ‘I haven’t lost my marbles’ amid backlash over I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! move.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Matt Hancock may have breached ministerial rules over his I'm a Celebrity appearance

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments is planning to write to Matt Hancock after he failed to consult the watchdog in advance of agreeing to I'm a Celebrity

Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022

Ex-education secretary takes lucrative second job with schools company

Sir Gavin Williamson will earn £50,000 a year from the second job, according to reports.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Boris Johnson’s former anti-corruption tsar calls for urgent lobbying reform

John Penrose, who quit last week, says ethics adviser should also have more scope over any breaches by PM

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022

Greensill scandal could happen again, Tory peer warns

Lord Pickles, who chairs the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, discussed the issue with MPs on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Boris Johnson's pick for sleaze review chair warned over £1000-an-hour 'advice'

Former Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has pocketed up to £1,000-an-hour for providing “advice” to a consultancy firm - but says they were for 'one-off' speeches to 'small audiences'

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

Tory Esther McVey rapped by second jobs watchdog for a second time

ACOBA told the Cabinet Office Esther McVey had broken the rules for a second time by signing up with a speaking agency.

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Tory ex-minister rapped by watchdog after Mirror reveals second job 'rulebreaking'

The Sunday Mirror revealed ex-health minister Steve Brine had taken a second job with drug firm Sigma without first consulting revolving door watchdog ACOBA

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022

Alun Cairns advised private equity firm on £1.3bn project before taking £30,000-a-year second job

Alun Cairns met with Elite Partners Capital while secretary of state for Wales. He now earns £30,000 a year from the company

Wales Online · Jan 24, 2022