Daniel Bruce
@danieljbruce.bsky.social
Chief Executive @TransparencyUK.BSky.social the UK chapter of @anticorruption.BSky.social the global coalition against corruption. Magnitsky Awards committee member. Former Europe CEO at Internews.
www.transparency.org.uk
www.transparency.org.uk
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💥Anti-corruption champion Margaret Hodge is demanding the British Virgin Islands implement public beneficial ownership registers after years of delays.
We have warned the BVI's 'tip-off' proposals would put journalists and civil society at serious risk.
www.politico.eu/article/marg...
We have warned the BVI's 'tip-off' proposals would put journalists and civil society at serious risk.
www.politico.eu/article/marg...
Meet the octogenarian battling a notorious British tax haven
Margaret Hodge, the brains behind Britain’s 2018 law to force transparency on overseas territories, is going toe-to-toe with the British Virgin Islands.
www.politico.eu
January 15, 2026 at 10:22 AM
💥Anti-corruption champion Margaret Hodge is demanding the British Virgin Islands implement public beneficial ownership registers after years of delays.
We have warned the BVI's 'tip-off' proposals would put journalists and civil society at serious risk.
www.politico.eu/article/marg...
We have warned the BVI's 'tip-off' proposals would put journalists and civil society at serious risk.
www.politico.eu/article/marg...
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Is the UK corrupt? Join hosts Keith and Jess for the first episode of #DemocracyDifferently season 2 as they discuss dark money, corruption and much more with CEO of @anticorruption.bsky.social, Daniel Bruce.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
January 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Is the UK corrupt? Join hosts Keith and Jess for the first episode of #DemocracyDifferently season 2 as they discuss dark money, corruption and much more with CEO of @anticorruption.bsky.social, Daniel Bruce.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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🎥 "I don't think it's actually helpful to think of foreign interference and the financial methods of that as [just] being about changing an electoral outcome.
Yesterday, Duncan Hames spoke MPs and Peers about the different forms and threats of foreign interference in our politics.
Yesterday, Duncan Hames spoke MPs and Peers about the different forms and threats of foreign interference in our politics.
January 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
🎥 "I don't think it's actually helpful to think of foreign interference and the financial methods of that as [just] being about changing an electoral outcome.
Yesterday, Duncan Hames spoke MPs and Peers about the different forms and threats of foreign interference in our politics.
Yesterday, Duncan Hames spoke MPs and Peers about the different forms and threats of foreign interference in our politics.
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The new season of #DemocracyDifferently starts on Wednesday!
Our guest first guest is @anticorruption.bsky.social CEO, Daniel Bruce! We'll be asking the question: Is the UK corrupt? To find out listen wherever you get your podcasts! #DemocracyDifferently #DanielBruce #TransparencyInternational
Our guest first guest is @anticorruption.bsky.social CEO, Daniel Bruce! We'll be asking the question: Is the UK corrupt? To find out listen wherever you get your podcasts! #DemocracyDifferently #DanielBruce #TransparencyInternational
January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The new season of #DemocracyDifferently starts on Wednesday!
Our guest first guest is @anticorruption.bsky.social CEO, Daniel Bruce! We'll be asking the question: Is the UK corrupt? To find out listen wherever you get your podcasts! #DemocracyDifferently #DanielBruce #TransparencyInternational
Our guest first guest is @anticorruption.bsky.social CEO, Daniel Bruce! We'll be asking the question: Is the UK corrupt? To find out listen wherever you get your podcasts! #DemocracyDifferently #DanielBruce #TransparencyInternational
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🎥 "The situation we have at the end of the day is... whatever rules you have, all of this conversation is about policing the perimeter."
Yesterday @duncanhames.bsky.social gave evidence to parliament and explained to MPs and Peers why caps on donations are key to ending undue influence in politics.
Yesterday @duncanhames.bsky.social gave evidence to parliament and explained to MPs and Peers why caps on donations are key to ending undue influence in politics.
January 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🎥 "The situation we have at the end of the day is... whatever rules you have, all of this conversation is about policing the perimeter."
Yesterday @duncanhames.bsky.social gave evidence to parliament and explained to MPs and Peers why caps on donations are key to ending undue influence in politics.
Yesterday @duncanhames.bsky.social gave evidence to parliament and explained to MPs and Peers why caps on donations are key to ending undue influence in politics.
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Even though the holiday season is over, the gifts don't stop coming... Season 2 of #DemocracyDifferently is launching 14th January!
Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
January 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Even though the holiday season is over, the gifts don't stop coming... Season 2 of #DemocracyDifferently is launching 14th January!
Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
Good to be in Downing St for a reception to acknowledge contributions from Civil Society & others to the work of the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner.
We @transparencyuk.bsky.social found 3+ corruption red flags in £15bn, a third of PPE/testing contracts.
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
We @transparencyuk.bsky.social found 3+ corruption red flags in £15bn, a third of PPE/testing contracts.
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
January 8, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Good to be in Downing St for a reception to acknowledge contributions from Civil Society & others to the work of the Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner.
We @transparencyuk.bsky.social found 3+ corruption red flags in £15bn, a third of PPE/testing contracts.
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
We @transparencyuk.bsky.social found 3+ corruption red flags in £15bn, a third of PPE/testing contracts.
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
As events continue to unfold my @anticorruption.bsky.social counterpart & founder of Transparencia Venezuela sets out before the UN Security Council how #corruption in the country has drained public finances, leaving citizens with daily extortion by armed groups.
news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org/en/story/202...
Security Council LIVE: ‘The power of the law must prevail’ amid Venezuela crisis, says Guterres
The Security Council met in emergency session in New York to address the US rendition of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas, a move that has sent shockwaves through the region and beyon...
news.un.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
As events continue to unfold my @anticorruption.bsky.social counterpart & founder of Transparencia Venezuela sets out before the UN Security Council how #corruption in the country has drained public finances, leaving citizens with daily extortion by armed groups.
news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org/en/story/202...
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Last Monday, our CEO @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined the @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org panel event at the launch of the UK’s Anti-Corruption Strategy.
While it is a comprehensive effort to tackle corruption, more ambitious reforms are still desperately needed.
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While it is a comprehensive effort to tackle corruption, more ambitious reforms are still desperately needed.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Last Monday, our CEO @danieljbruce.bsky.social joined the @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org panel event at the launch of the UK’s Anti-Corruption Strategy.
While it is a comprehensive effort to tackle corruption, more ambitious reforms are still desperately needed.
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While it is a comprehensive effort to tackle corruption, more ambitious reforms are still desperately needed.
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UK government orders 'urgent' review into foreign financial interference in UK.
"Parties are becoming ever more reliant on wealthy donors… politicians risk turning a blind eye to donors’ dubious backgrounds” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#UKPolitics
www.transparency.org.uk/news/foreign...
"Parties are becoming ever more reliant on wealthy donors… politicians risk turning a blind eye to donors’ dubious backgrounds” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#UKPolitics
www.transparency.org.uk/news/foreign...
Foreign interference review welcome but donation caps only way to break the stranglehold of big money over British politics
www.transparency.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
UK government orders 'urgent' review into foreign financial interference in UK.
"Parties are becoming ever more reliant on wealthy donors… politicians risk turning a blind eye to donors’ dubious backgrounds” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#UKPolitics
www.transparency.org.uk/news/foreign...
"Parties are becoming ever more reliant on wealthy donors… politicians risk turning a blind eye to donors’ dubious backgrounds” @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#UKPolitics
www.transparency.org.uk/news/foreign...
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📻 "It isn't I'm afraid, the whole picture when it comes to the runaway train of public spending that we saw on PPE and testing."
As a new report from the Covid Counter Fraud Commission is published, Daniel Bruce spoke to Times Radio about the true cost to the taxpayer of failed Covid contracts.
As a new report from the Covid Counter Fraud Commission is published, Daniel Bruce spoke to Times Radio about the true cost to the taxpayer of failed Covid contracts.
December 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
📻 "It isn't I'm afraid, the whole picture when it comes to the runaway train of public spending that we saw on PPE and testing."
As a new report from the Covid Counter Fraud Commission is published, Daniel Bruce spoke to Times Radio about the true cost to the taxpayer of failed Covid contracts.
As a new report from the Covid Counter Fraud Commission is published, Daniel Bruce spoke to Times Radio about the true cost to the taxpayer of failed Covid contracts.
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📃 On Monday, the Government published their anti-corruption strategy.
🚀 UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
🚀 UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
December 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📃 On Monday, the Government published their anti-corruption strategy.
🚀 UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
🚀 UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
It's International Anti-Corruption Day. The UK has a brand new Government Anti-Corruption Strategy to mark the occasion. Here's detailed analysis from @transparencyuk.bsky.social on its strong points & gaps.
#AntiCorruption #IACD2025 #UnitedAgainstCorruption
www.transparency.org.uk/news/strateg...
#AntiCorruption #IACD2025 #UnitedAgainstCorruption
www.transparency.org.uk/news/strateg...
From strategy to action: What the UK's new anti-corruption plan gets right (and where it falls short)
Our analysis of the new Anti-Corruption Strategy
www.transparency.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
It's International Anti-Corruption Day. The UK has a brand new Government Anti-Corruption Strategy to mark the occasion. Here's detailed analysis from @transparencyuk.bsky.social on its strong points & gaps.
#AntiCorruption #IACD2025 #UnitedAgainstCorruption
www.transparency.org.uk/news/strateg...
#AntiCorruption #IACD2025 #UnitedAgainstCorruption
www.transparency.org.uk/news/strateg...
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The UK just published its new anti-corruption strategy.
✅ The good: tackling corrupt insiders, professional enablers, kleptocracy.
❎ The gap: no donation caps, no revolving door enforcement—leaving Westminster open to the influence of big money.
✅ The good: tackling corrupt insiders, professional enablers, kleptocracy.
❎ The gap: no donation caps, no revolving door enforcement—leaving Westminster open to the influence of big money.
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The UK just published its new anti-corruption strategy.
✅ The good: tackling corrupt insiders, professional enablers, kleptocracy.
❎ The gap: no donation caps, no revolving door enforcement—leaving Westminster open to the influence of big money.
✅ The good: tackling corrupt insiders, professional enablers, kleptocracy.
❎ The gap: no donation caps, no revolving door enforcement—leaving Westminster open to the influence of big money.
More on the launch of the long awaited UK Anti-Corruption strategy:
‘Campaigners at the summit expressed disappointment at a lack of commitment to tackle political financing, closing loopholes for foreign donations & cryptocurrency donations’
#AntiCorruption
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Campaigners at the summit expressed disappointment at a lack of commitment to tackle political financing, closing loopholes for foreign donations & cryptocurrency donations’
#AntiCorruption
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK will go further to stop ‘abusive’ Slapps lawsuits, Lammy says
Justice secretary says government wants to protect journalists and activists who ‘shine a light on corruption’
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
More on the launch of the long awaited UK Anti-Corruption strategy:
‘Campaigners at the summit expressed disappointment at a lack of commitment to tackle political financing, closing loopholes for foreign donations & cryptocurrency donations’
#AntiCorruption
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Campaigners at the summit expressed disappointment at a lack of commitment to tackle political financing, closing loopholes for foreign donations & cryptocurrency donations’
#AntiCorruption
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The UK Government is launching its new Anti-Corruption strategy today. The Security Minister, the PM’s Anti-Corruption Champion and the Deputy Prime Minister are all here to underline commitment to delivery this strategy from across government. Starting well…
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The UK Government is launching its new Anti-Corruption strategy today. The Security Minister, the PM’s Anti-Corruption Champion and the Deputy Prime Minister are all here to underline commitment to delivery this strategy from across government. Starting well…
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Our Chief Executive @danieljbruce.bsky.social takes the opportunity to speak to the increasing threats and harassment experienced by @anticorruption.bsky.social campaigners worldwide.
December 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Our Chief Executive @danieljbruce.bsky.social takes the opportunity to speak to the increasing threats and harassment experienced by @anticorruption.bsky.social campaigners worldwide.
The UK’s long awaited and extensive Anti-Corruption Strategy is out! Here are our top line responses from @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#AntiCorruption
#AntiCorruption
The Anti-Corruption Strategy shows real ambition on kleptocrats and professional enablers.
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
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www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
UK Anti-Corruption Strategy: Ambitious plan undermined by political integrity gaps
Transparency International UK responds to government's new plan to tackle corruption
www.transparency.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The UK’s long awaited and extensive Anti-Corruption Strategy is out! Here are our top line responses from @transparencyuk.bsky.social
#AntiCorruption
#AntiCorruption
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The Anti-Corruption Strategy shows real ambition on kleptocrats and professional enablers.
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
UK Anti-Corruption Strategy: Ambitious plan undermined by political integrity gaps
Transparency International UK responds to government's new plan to tackle corruption
www.transparency.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Anti-Corruption Strategy shows real ambition on kleptocrats and professional enablers.
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
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It’s shaping up to be a big week for fighting corruption in the UK.
Yesterday the Foreign Secretary announced new international partnerships and an illicit finance summit in London on 23rd-24th June.
Now this from the Deputy PM: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Yesterday the Foreign Secretary announced new international partnerships and an illicit finance summit in London on 23rd-24th June.
Now this from the Deputy PM: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK will not be haven for dirty money, Lammy to say in corruption crackdown
Exclusive: Justice secretary to announce measures aimed at countering illicit finance as well as bribery in public services
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It’s shaping up to be a big week for fighting corruption in the UK.
Yesterday the Foreign Secretary announced new international partnerships and an illicit finance summit in London on 23rd-24th June.
Now this from the Deputy PM: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Yesterday the Foreign Secretary announced new international partnerships and an illicit finance summit in London on 23rd-24th June.
Now this from the Deputy PM: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
As govt prepares to launch the first new UK Anti-Corruption Strategy since 2017 the Foreign Secretary tells journalists: “Dirty money fuels crime on the streets of the UK & drives conflict & instability overseas… the damage is there for all to see."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#AntiCorruption
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#AntiCorruption
Yvette Cooper vows to take on dirty money funding crime in UK and war in Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary warned dodgy funds were being used to fuel not just crime in the UK, but also Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and it needed an international effort to stop it
www.mirror.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
As govt prepares to launch the first new UK Anti-Corruption Strategy since 2017 the Foreign Secretary tells journalists: “Dirty money fuels crime on the streets of the UK & drives conflict & instability overseas… the damage is there for all to see."
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#AntiCorruption
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#AntiCorruption
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🚨 Come and work with us! We're hiring for an Interim position of Senior Coalition Manager.
There's never been a more exciting time to join the anti-corruption movement. The deadline to apply is this Sunday.
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www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
There's never been a more exciting time to join the anti-corruption movement. The deadline to apply is this Sunday.
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www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
Senior Coalition Manager (Interim) - Prospectus Recruitment Agency
Prospectus is excited to be working with the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition to recruit for an Interim Senior Coalition Manager. This is a 6 month contract with opportunities for the role to become perma...
www.prospect-us.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🚨 Come and work with us! We're hiring for an Interim position of Senior Coalition Manager.
There's never been a more exciting time to join the anti-corruption movement. The deadline to apply is this Sunday.
⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
There's never been a more exciting time to join the anti-corruption movement. The deadline to apply is this Sunday.
⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
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This record-breaking donation shows how dependent our parties have become on a super-rich few. It reinforces the belief that money talks loudest in the corridors of power.
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
Reform UK gets record £9mn donation from Christopher Harborne
Nigel Farage’s party attracts far more funding than both Labour and the Conservatives
www.ft.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
This record-breaking donation shows how dependent our parties have become on a super-rich few. It reinforces the belief that money talks loudest in the corridors of power.
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
The Government promised to protect democracy. It's time to introduce a cap on political donations.
www.ft.com/content/db73...
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✨ Come work with us ✨
The @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org is recruiting a interim Senior Coalition Manager to lead the coalition's work during a busy and exciting period for the anti-corruption movement.
Could that be you?
Find out more and apply below ⤵️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
The @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org is recruiting a interim Senior Coalition Manager to lead the coalition's work during a busy and exciting period for the anti-corruption movement.
Could that be you?
Find out more and apply below ⤵️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
Senior Coalition Manager (Interim) - Prospectus Recruitment Agency
Prospectus is excited to be working with the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition to recruit for an Interim Senior Coalition Manager. This is a 6 month contract with opportunities for the role to become perma...
www.prospect-us.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
✨ Come work with us ✨
The @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org is recruiting a interim Senior Coalition Manager to lead the coalition's work during a busy and exciting period for the anti-corruption movement.
Could that be you?
Find out more and apply below ⤵️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
The @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org is recruiting a interim Senior Coalition Manager to lead the coalition's work during a busy and exciting period for the anti-corruption movement.
Could that be you?
Find out more and apply below ⤵️
www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/193594-s...
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📝 BLOG 📝
UK Overseas Territories committed to corporate transparency.
Seven years on, most have failed to deliver. On our latest blog we look at our new research reveals the scale of the problem and what needs to change.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/seven-y...
UK Overseas Territories committed to corporate transparency.
Seven years on, most have failed to deliver. On our latest blog we look at our new research reveals the scale of the problem and what needs to change.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/seven-y...
Seven years on the UK’s offshore centres are still failing on transparency
www.transparency.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
📝 BLOG 📝
UK Overseas Territories committed to corporate transparency.
Seven years on, most have failed to deliver. On our latest blog we look at our new research reveals the scale of the problem and what needs to change.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/seven-y...
UK Overseas Territories committed to corporate transparency.
Seven years on, most have failed to deliver. On our latest blog we look at our new research reveals the scale of the problem and what needs to change.
Read more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/news/seven-y...