Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has implemented stricter guidelines regarding gifts and hospitality acceptance by ministers. Following criticism over senior Labour figures accepting substantial freebies, the updated ministerial code emphasizes public confidence and requires a monthly register of gifts valued over £140. Starmer recently returned over £6,000 in gifts, including concert tickets, in response to scrutiny over luxury donations from wealthy individuals. The code stresses that ministers must avoid any gifts that could compromise their judgment or create undue influence, supporting a culture of accountability within the government.