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Ethics and Integrity Commission
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Independent Commission that promotes high standards in public life, reports to the Prime Minister on ethics matters and advises public authorities on codes of conduct.
https://eic.independent-commission.uk/
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‘People don’t work in a vacuum. High standards must be built into the fabric of organisations. They need to be lived and upheld by everyone making decisions on behalf of the public; they can’t be outsourced or left to regulators alone…’

Read our Chair’s blog on launch of the EIC: bit.ly/4nP0Hed
Introducing our new Chief Executive, Stu Sterling OBE…

Read Stu’s blog about building the Ethics and Integrity Commission: bit.ly/3KoIjKK
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
‘We know the majority of councillors and officers want to maintain the highest standards of conduct.

These proposals – if enacted – should help address some of the gaps and weaknesses in standards in this important area of our public life.’

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Chair’s comment on the government response to ‘Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England’ consultation. | Ethics and Integrity Commission
The Ethics and Integrity Commission promotes the highest standards in public life, reports to the Prime Minister on matters concerning ethical standards, and advises public authorities on the developm...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Chalmers said he wants codes to become "a normal and confident part of workplace culture, not just documents that sit in a file or on a wall somewhere”
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PM asks Ethics and Integrity Commission to help public bodies create duty of candour codes
Ethics body chair Doug Chalmers says “pressures and uncertainty” can make it difficult for public servants to do their jobs well
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October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Cabinet Office is currently recruiting new independent members to join the Ethics and Integrity Commission - find out how to apply: apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9003

Closing date is midday 11 November.
October 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
‘The #standards regime sits at the intersection of public trust and public administration; when it is working, it helps ensure decisions are taken fairly, transparently and in the public interest. When it stumbles, confidence can quickly evaporate.‘ Read our Chair’s latest blog bit.ly/43AsHdl
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
‘Independent Members contribute to the EIC’s core purpose of promoting the highest #standards in public life across all sectors, including central #government, #Parliament, local authorities, and the wider public service landscape.‘ Find out more about becoming an Independent Member: bit.ly/3L3e1NB
October 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
You can find all previous reports by our predecessor body the Committee on Standards in Public Life here: www.gov.uk/government/c...
October 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Interested in joining the Ethics and Integrity Commission?

The Cabinet Office is running a recruitment campaign for three new independent members of the EIC. For more info and how to apply: apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9003

#NolanPrinciples #publiclife #recruitment
October 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
‘People don’t work in a vacuum. High standards must be built into the fabric of organisations. They need to be lived and upheld by everyone making decisions on behalf of the public; they can’t be outsourced or left to regulators alone…’

Read our Chair’s blog on launch of the EIC: bit.ly/4nP0Hed
October 14, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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As the new Ethics and Integrity Commission launches today, our explainer sets out what the commission looks like and what it will do www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/et...
Ethics and Integrity Commission | Institute for Government
The government has established its new ethics regulator, the Ethics and Integrity Commission.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our Chair, Doug Chalmers, was on BBC Radio 4 Westminster Hour last night talking about the work of the new Ethics and Integrity Commission. Listen: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#NolanPrinciples #ethics #publiclife #EIC
Westminster Hour - Ben Wright and guests discuss the Middle East, the China spy case and standards in public life - BBC Sounds
Ben Wright discusses key issues for Parliament as MPs return from the Conferences recess.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Read our Chair’s new blog ‘A new era for public #standards

‘Standards are not an optional extra; they are part of the foundations of good government and strong public service.’

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October 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Today the Committee on Standards in Public Life expands to become the new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission.

Read the Prime Minister’s letter to our Chair about our role and remit today: bit.ly/4712OEv
October 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM