Transparency International UK

📻 "It's almost certainly the most serious corruption conviction of a British politician since the MP's expenses scandal some 15 years ago."

@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.

Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a

Judge: ‘The court regards bribery as a malignancy at the heart of public life…. those entrusted with public leadership are required to adhere to the highest standards of probity’

#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...

10.5-year sentence for Nathan Gill shows "real and urgent" threat of foreign interference

🗣️ Today "underscores the very real danger that hostile states and their proxies pose to our democratic processes, and the relatively small amounts of money it took to gain influence within our political system."

Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...

Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb has sentenced Nathan Gill to 10 years six months imprisonment, for 8 counts of bribery.
He will serve more than 5 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Her remarks made clear how very seriously she considered his offending.

Elections watchdog examining Labour drinks receptions with businesses The party classifies such events as ‘commercial partnerships’

🗣️ "If Labour has accepted contributions for receptions without proper declaration, that’s a serious compliance failure."

@stevejgoodrich.bsky.social spoke to the @financialtimes.com about the clear rules around political donations for political parties.

www.ft.com/content/6fd3...

Ex-MPs working for lobbyists use privileged access to parliament A number of former politicians who are now paid to help influence policymakers have visited the parliamentary estate, but deny doing so for lobbying

🗣️ "It strains credulity to suggest none of the 373 visits had anything to do with their commercial interests."

@rosewhiff.bsky.social spoke to @thetimes.com about the need for authorities to assure themselves that former members’ passes are being used correctly.

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

How business can promote integrity in climate action following COP30 Three ways that companies can improve their approach to anti-corruption and transparency

🆕 BLOG 🆕

Business integrity is essential for effective climate action. As #COP30 convenes, here are 3 ways companies can promote transparency in their climate commitments.

Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/how-bus...

🗣️ Yesterday, MPs of all stripes spoke out against the ongoing financial secrecy in certain UK Overseas Territories. They called urgent attention to its devastating impacts on their constituents, and pushed the government to act.

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The scale of the problem is clear. But without properly resourced law enforcement these crimes will continue unchecked.

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🚨 Money Laundering

33,500 businesses encountered known or suspected money laundering incidents.

This is exactly why the government's announcement to overhaul private sector oversight of dirty money rules is so critical.

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💼 Bribery

1 in 35 businesses faced bribery incidents with over £300 million worth of bribes offered by UK businesses and individuals.

Corruption isn't just happening abroad. It's happening here.

Businesses must be prepared.

See our guidance ⤵️
www.antibriberyguidance.org

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💷 Fraud

1 in 4 UK businesses (389,000) experienced fraud in the past year totalling an estimated 6.04 fraud incidents.

Incidents that damage business and cost our economy.

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Economic Crime Survey 2024

🧵THREAD

The government's Economic Crime Survey 2024 reveals the shocking scale of fraud, bribery and money laundering hitting UK businesses.

www.gov.uk/government/p...

The numbers are staggering.

Here's what you need to know ⤵️

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🎥 "Research has linked £250 billion worth of funds diverted by rigged procurement, bribery and embezzlement in 79 countries to our overseas territories."

Great to see Sir Andrew Mitchell citing our analysis in yesterday's debate to call for an end to financial secrecy in UK Overseas Territories.

Does crypto pose a threat to our democracy? Exploring how cryptocurrency works and potential risks the technology poses to political funding and democratic integrity.

🆕 BLOG 🆕

The UK Government's 2025 National Risk Assessment identified crypto assets as a growing risk to money laundering and terrorist financing

Our new explainer looks at how crypto works and potential risks it poses to political funding.

Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/does-cr...

🎥 "Because financial secrecy in our overseas territories has real-world consequences for my constituents... and for Britain's standing in the world."

@appgonacrt.bsky.social chair, @philbrickellmp.bsky.social introduces today's debate on ending financial secrecy in Britain's Overseas Territories.

💥 BREAKING 💥

Scottish Government commits to anti-corruption strategy with improved transparency of trust structures (as proposed by Rhoda Grant in parliament).

This is an important commitment that will help prevent kleptocrats and oligarchs investing their ill-gotten gains in Scottish property.

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Billions of pounds of dirty money have been laundered through shell companies in the UK Overseas Territories, such as the BVI.

Tomorrow MPs are debating ending financial secrecy these territories.

Ahead of tomorrow's debate, watch below on why this matters ⤵️

Companies House fees are changing from 1 February 2026 We review our fees every year to make sure they’re set at the right level and reflect the cost of delivering our services.

🆕 Important progress on corporate transparency

Increased Companies House fees will fund enhanced enforcement under the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act, giving authorities the tools needed to crack down on suspicious shell companies.

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Does crypto pose a threat to our democracy? Exploring how cryptocurrency works and potential risks the technology poses to political funding and democratic integrity.

🆕 BLOG 🆕

Did you know there's no detailed guidance on how political parties should handle crypto donations?

Our new explainer looks at how cryptocurrency works and potential risks the technology poses to political funding.

Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/does-cr...

Graphic with text: National Meeting: Taking action to end fossil fuel lobbying in politics. 7-8.30pm, Wednesday 29th October. Edinburgh and online with The Ferret and Transparency UK. Photo of people protesting for a fossil free parliament with the Big Ben clock and a lampost in the background.

Fossil fuel companies have an oily grip on our politics 🤝

On Wed 29th Oct, we'll discuss taking action to end fossil fuel lobbying in politics with Paul Dobson @theferret.scot & Juliet Swann & Rose Whiffen from @transparencyuk.bsky.social

Join us in Edinburgh/online: act.foe.scot/nat_meeting_...

“Ensuring a fully transparent dataset of land ownership in Scotland could have immediate benefits to communities seeking to use land reform provisions and will also help prevent kleptocrats and oligarchs investing their dirty money gains in Scottish property.“

As the Scottish Parliament prepares to begin Stage 3 of the Bill, we warn that without full transparency over who really controls land and property, these reforms risk being ineffective.

Research reveals £3.2 billion worth of property in Scotland held by opaque offshore trusts As MSPs debate new land reform legislation, loopholes could hide true owners of land and undermine Government and Parliament’s efforts

NEW: £3.2 billion worth of Scottish property is held by opaque offshore structures.

This makes it impossible to identify the true owner and raises concerns that transparency loopholes could undermine the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill currently before MSPs.

www.transparency.org.uk/news/researc...

Private finance vs public interest: inside Guernsey’s offshore… We invited politicians, regulators and business workers to discuss crime and corruption in Guernsey’s financial industry – and whether it needs reform.

The Crown Dependencies should look to countries like Sweden and Denmark, which have taken decisive steps in opening up their registers to legitimate users.

www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...

Changes announced this week to overhaul the UK’s anti-money laundering supervision mark a major step towards fixing our broken system for tackling illicit finance.

The end for enablers? How the UK’s plan to shake up anti-money laundering can be a success Reforms to anti-money laundering supervision can curb “professional enablers” and strengthen the UK's defences against dirty money, but success hinges on proper resourcing and execution.

Our new blog explores the problems we and others have identified and sets out three key challenges the Government will need to consider, and overcome, for this new regulatory framework to be a success.

www.transparency.org.uk/news/end-ena...

Alongside our friends @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org, @spotlightcorruption.org, @rusi.bsky.social and allies in the private sector, we have worked tirelessly to compel Government action.

This progress is a testament to that collective effort.

For the past decade, we have published research, investigations and policy recommendations highlighting the system's failings while also advocating for reform.

Changes announced this week to overhaul the UK’s anti-money laundering supervision mark a major step towards fixing our broken system for tackling illicit finance.