Transparency International UK
@transparencyuk.bsky.social
Challenging corruption, strengthening integrity, and fighting for a fair society based on the rule of law.
🆕 REPORT 🆕
As leaders meet for the Joint Ministerial Council today, our new analysis shows the UK's offshore financial centres are not delivering on corporate transparency commitments.
Behind the promises, very little has changed.
Find out more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
As leaders meet for the Joint Ministerial Council today, our new analysis shows the UK's offshore financial centres are not delivering on corporate transparency commitments.
Behind the promises, very little has changed.
Find out more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🆕 REPORT 🆕
As leaders meet for the Joint Ministerial Council today, our new analysis shows the UK's offshore financial centres are not delivering on corporate transparency commitments.
Behind the promises, very little has changed.
Find out more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
As leaders meet for the Joint Ministerial Council today, our new analysis shows the UK's offshore financial centres are not delivering on corporate transparency commitments.
Behind the promises, very little has changed.
Find out more ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/publications...
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🆕 The APPG has coordinated a letter to the Government signed by 18 cross party MPs calling for an end to “embarrassing and costly” offshore financial secrecy, as covered by Politico 👇
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🆕 The APPG has coordinated a letter to the Government signed by 18 cross party MPs calling for an end to “embarrassing and costly” offshore financial secrecy, as covered by Politico 👇
📻 "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.
@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
📻 "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.
@duncanhames.bsky.social spoke to @bbc5live.bsky.social about the significance of Nathan Gill's sentencing and what it means for UK democracy.
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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...
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
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
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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...
#AntiCorruption #UKPolitics
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
🗣️ 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...
Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...
10.5-year sentence for Nathan Gill shows "real and urgent" threat of foreign interference
www.transparency.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🗣️ 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...
Our full statement on Nathan Gill's sentence ⤵
www.transparency.org.uk/news/105-yea...
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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.
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.
Today, a Biritsh former MEP will be sentenced, having admitted eight counts of bribery, in a case investigated by the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command.
Russian attempts to bribe our politicians are sadly no fiction.
Follow for the latest reaction today: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Russian attempts to bribe our politicians are sadly no fiction.
Follow for the latest reaction today: www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Nathan Gill sentenced for taking pro-Russian bribes
Former leader of Reform UK and UKIP in Wales, Nathan Gill, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery after he received payment in return for making statements in favour of pro-Russian media outlets in...
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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.
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.
🗣️ "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...
@stevejgoodrich.bsky.social spoke to the @financialtimes.com about the clear rules around political donations for political parties.
www.ft.com/content/6fd3...
Elections watchdog examining Labour drinks receptions with businesses
The party classifies such events as ‘commercial partnerships’
www.ft.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🗣️ "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...
@stevejgoodrich.bsky.social spoke to the @financialtimes.com about the clear rules around political donations for political parties.
www.ft.com/content/6fd3...
🗣️ "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/...
@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/...
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
www.thetimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🗣️ "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/...
@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/...
🆕 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...
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...
How business can promote integrity in climate action following COP30
Three ways that companies can improve their approach to anti-corruption and transparency
www.transparency.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🆕 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...
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...
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🗣️ 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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November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🗣️ 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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🧵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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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 ⤵️
(1/5)
Economic Crime Survey 2024
www.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🧵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 ⤵️
(1/5)
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 ⤵️
(1/5)
🎥 "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.
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.
November 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🎥 "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.
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.
🆕 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...
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...
Does crypto pose a threat to our democracy?
Exploring how cryptocurrency works and potential risks the technology poses to political funding and democratic integrity.
www.transparency.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🆕 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...
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.
@appgonacrt.bsky.social chair, @philbrickellmp.bsky.social introduces today's debate on ending financial secrecy in Britain's Overseas Territories.
November 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🎥 "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.
@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.
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.
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
💥 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.
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.
🚨 NEW 🚨
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
November 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🚨 NEW 🚨
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
🆕 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...
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...
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.
www.gov.uk
October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🆕 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...
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...
🆕 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...
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...
Does crypto pose a threat to our democracy?
Exploring how cryptocurrency works and potential risks the technology poses to political funding and democratic integrity.
www.transparency.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🆕 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...
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...
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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_...
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_...
October 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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_...
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_...
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“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.“
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...
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...
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
www.transparency.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“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.“
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...
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...
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
www.transparency.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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...
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...
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...
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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...
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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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.
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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.
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.
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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.
Our @biggive.bsky.social campaign has now closed.
Donations will no longer be matched but you can still support us in the usual way via the link below.
Thank you to everyone who gave generously during the campaign!
www.transparency.org.uk/donate
Donations will no longer be matched but you can still support us in the usual way via the link below.
Thank you to everyone who gave generously during the campaign!
www.transparency.org.uk/donate
October 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Our @biggive.bsky.social campaign has now closed.
Donations will no longer be matched but you can still support us in the usual way via the link below.
Thank you to everyone who gave generously during the campaign!
www.transparency.org.uk/donate
Donations will no longer be matched but you can still support us in the usual way via the link below.
Thank you to everyone who gave generously during the campaign!
www.transparency.org.uk/donate