# UK ethics watchdog chief steps back from role over sexual misconduct claims

- Published: 2026-11-14T21:14:52Z
- Updated: 2026-11-15T03:08:07Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmewv2kzq2e5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The government says Stuart Sterling has stepped back from his role after claims made during the early 2000s emerged.

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