UK Anti-Corruption Coalition
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We bring together the UK's leading anti-corruption organisations, advocate to policymakers, hold the powerful to account, and drive real-world change.
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π¨ π π You wait for an anti-corruption starter pack and then two come along...
ICYM our good friends at @spotlightcorruption.org 's invaluable starter pack earlier this week, here's another...
go.bsky.app/Dj9uCxn
We will add more accounts as our members and others arrive!
#xodus, #anticorruption
ICYM our good friends at @spotlightcorruption.org 's invaluable starter pack earlier this week, here's another...
go.bsky.app/Dj9uCxn
We will add more accounts as our members and others arrive!
#xodus, #anticorruption
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π₯ "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
π₯ "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.
π¨π¨ 7 Select Committee Chairs urge PM to ban crypto donations ππ
Like them, we've called for a ban on crypto donations to political parties because they are hard to trace, facilitate risky borderless transfers, and can obscure the true source of funds.
β‘οΈ Read more here: shorturl.at/B8hIs
Like them, we've called for a ban on crypto donations to political parties because they are hard to trace, facilitate risky borderless transfers, and can obscure the true source of funds.
β‘οΈ Read more here: shorturl.at/B8hIs
January 12, 2026 at 12:42 PM
π¨π¨ 7 Select Committee Chairs urge PM to ban crypto donations ππ
Like them, we've called for a ban on crypto donations to political parties because they are hard to trace, facilitate risky borderless transfers, and can obscure the true source of funds.
β‘οΈ Read more here: shorturl.at/B8hIs
Like them, we've called for a ban on crypto donations to political parties because they are hard to trace, facilitate risky borderless transfers, and can obscure the true source of funds.
β‘οΈ Read more here: shorturl.at/B8hIs
π With 120 commitments, it's an ambitious strategy that needs to turn into action - fast.
π£οΈ As our co-chair, @opengavin.bsky.social said:
"We finally have a clear diagnosis. What we need next is bold, rapid action that the public can see and feel."
π£οΈ As our co-chair, @opengavin.bsky.social said:
"We finally have a clear diagnosis. What we need next is bold, rapid action that the public can see and feel."
December 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
π With 120 commitments, it's an ambitious strategy that needs to turn into action - fast.
π£οΈ As our co-chair, @opengavin.bsky.social said:
"We finally have a clear diagnosis. What we need next is bold, rapid action that the public can see and feel."
π£οΈ As our co-chair, @opengavin.bsky.social said:
"We finally have a clear diagnosis. What we need next is bold, rapid action that the public can see and feel."
π On Monday, the Government published their anti-corruption strategy.
π UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
π 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
π On Monday, the Government published their anti-corruption strategy.
π UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
π UKACC joined Deputy PM David Lammy, @danjarvismp.bsky.social, Anti-Corruption Champion Margaret Hodge, @appgonacrt.bsky.social, and many others in launching it!
π¨β° BREAKING β Over 1000 days since the last strategy expired, the government just published their new anti-corruption strategy.
Our coalition of experts have shared their initial reaction, urging the government to go from ambition to action.
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www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/from-as...
Our coalition of experts have shared their initial reaction, urging the government to go from ambition to action.
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www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/from-as...
From Aspiration to Action: Experts Call for Rapid Implementation Plans for New Anti-Corruption Strategy β UK Anti-Corruption Coalition
Monday 8 December 2025 β The UK Anti-Corruption Coalition welcomes the publication of the government strategy to tackle corruption, over 1000 days since the expiry of the previous strategy. Wi...
www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
π¨β° BREAKING β Over 1000 days since the last strategy expired, the government just published their new anti-corruption strategy.
Our coalition of experts have shared their initial reaction, urging the government to go from ambition to action.
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www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/from-as...
Our coalition of experts have shared their initial reaction, urging the government to go from ambition to action.
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www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/from-as...
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Ahead of todaysβs launch of the UKs Anti Corruption Strategy, watch below to hear why corruption is not some far away problem, but has a corrosive influence on all of our daily lives.
And do give the UKACC page a follow to keep up date of all the brill work CSOs in the sector are doing.
And do give the UKACC page a follow to keep up date of all the brill work CSOs in the sector are doing.
π€ Corruption may seem far away from our normal lives. But itβs actually in our communities, our economy, and our politics too.
π Itβs a whole-of-society problem that needs a whole-of-society solution.
π£οΈThatβs what weβre calling for here at UKACC β and we want you to join us π«΅
π Itβs a whole-of-society problem that needs a whole-of-society solution.
π£οΈThatβs what weβre calling for here at UKACC β and we want you to join us π«΅
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Ahead of todaysβs launch of the UKs Anti Corruption Strategy, watch below to hear why corruption is not some far away problem, but has a corrosive influence on all of our daily lives.
And do give the UKACC page a follow to keep up date of all the brill work CSOs in the sector are doing.
And do give the UKACC page a follow to keep up date of all the brill work CSOs in the sector are doing.
π€ Corruption may seem far away from our normal lives. But itβs actually in our communities, our economy, and our politics too.
π Itβs a whole-of-society problem that needs a whole-of-society solution.
π£οΈThatβs what weβre calling for here at UKACC β and we want you to join us π«΅
π Itβs a whole-of-society problem that needs a whole-of-society solution.
π£οΈThatβs what weβre calling for here at UKACC β and we want you to join us π«΅
December 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
π€ Corruption may seem far away from our normal lives. But itβs actually in our communities, our economy, and our politics too.
π Itβs a whole-of-society problem that needs a whole-of-society solution.
π£οΈThatβs what weβre calling for here at UKACC β and we want you to join us π«΅
π Itβs a whole-of-society problem that needs a whole-of-society solution.
π£οΈThatβs what weβre calling for here at UKACC β and we want you to join us π«΅
π¨ 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 ο»ΏRecruitment 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
π¨ 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...
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π BLOG π
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 ‡οΈ
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 ‡οΈ
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
π BLOG π
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 ‡οΈ
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 ‡οΈ
www.transparency.org.uk/news/does-cr...
π£οΈ @yuanfenyang.bsky.social: "Economic crime, tax evasion and corruption are draining Β£290 billion from our economy each year, which is the same as our entire education and health budgets combined."
Rachel Reeves can take decisive steps to fill her fiscal black hole and stamp out corruption.
Rachel Reeves can take decisive steps to fill her fiscal black hole and stamp out corruption.
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
π£οΈ @yuanfenyang.bsky.social: "Economic crime, tax evasion and corruption are draining Β£290 billion from our economy each year, which is the same as our entire education and health budgets combined."
Rachel Reeves can take decisive steps to fill her fiscal black hole and stamp out corruption.
Rachel Reeves can take decisive steps to fill her fiscal black hole and stamp out corruption.
π¨ NEW: We wrote to the Chancellor, urging her not to leave billions lost to illicit finance and tax-related crimes on the table ahead of the upcoming budget.
www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/our-let...
www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/our-let...
Our letter to the Chancellor: Donβt leave billions lost to illicit finance and tax-related crimes on the table β UK Anti-Corruption Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday 6 November 2025 β Following her speech on Tuesday, and ahead of the November 26 budget, members of the Illicit Finance Working Group have written to Chancellor Rache...
www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
π¨ NEW: We wrote to the Chancellor, urging her not to leave billions lost to illicit finance and tax-related crimes on the table ahead of the upcoming budget.
www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/our-let...
www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/our-let...
Lloyd Hatton MP: βIt really is very simple. We should be able to assess what tax is owed and then collect it. HMRC must get a firmer grip on the scale of wealth that is currently stashed away offshore... itβs clear we need to bolster its ability to spot and stop tax dodging.β
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Lloyd Hatton MP: βIt really is very simple. We should be able to assess what tax is owed and then collect it. HMRC must get a firmer grip on the scale of wealth that is currently stashed away offshore... itβs clear we need to bolster its ability to spot and stop tax dodging.β
@philbrickellmp.bsky.social : βFinancial secrecy in our Overseas Territories has real-world consequences. For my constituents. For businesses. And for Britainβs standing in the worldβ
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
@philbrickellmp.bsky.social : βFinancial secrecy in our Overseas Territories has real-world consequences. For my constituents. For businesses. And for Britainβs standing in the worldβ
@philbrickellmp.bsky.social : βMoney laundering, fraud, bribery, tax evasion β many of the scandals we read about are likely to involve a financial structure in the British Overseas Territories. It is an enduring embarrassment... and one which undermines our global reputation.β
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
@philbrickellmp.bsky.social : βMoney laundering, fraud, bribery, tax evasion β many of the scandals we read about are likely to involve a financial structure in the British Overseas Territories. It is an enduring embarrassment... and one which undermines our global reputation.β
Sir Andrew Mitchell MP: βHe [Minister Doughty] must be reminded that officials advise, ministers decide, and ministers are the servants of Parliament. Parliament has decided as long as 7 years ago why these matters must be brought to a head.β
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Sir Andrew Mitchell MP: βHe [Minister Doughty] must be reminded that officials advise, ministers decide, and ministers are the servants of Parliament. Parliament has decided as long as 7 years ago why these matters must be brought to a head.β
Sir Andrew Mitchell MP: β@transparencyuk.bsky.social's research has linked 250 billion pounds worth of funds diverted by rig procurement bribery embezzlement in 79 different countries to our overseas territories, 92% within the British Virgin Islandsβ
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Sir Andrew Mitchell MP: β@transparencyuk.bsky.social's research has linked 250 billion pounds worth of funds diverted by rig procurement bribery embezzlement in 79 different countries to our overseas territories, 92% within the British Virgin Islandsβ
@tomhayesmp.bsky.social : β20 years ago, we said βMake Poverty Historyβ. Well, letβs make dirty money history, too.β
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
@tomhayesmp.bsky.social : β20 years ago, we said βMake Poverty Historyβ. Well, letβs make dirty money history, too.β
π£οΈ 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
π£οΈ 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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π₯ BREAKING π₯
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 ScottishΒ 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 ScottishΒ property.
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
π₯ BREAKING π₯
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 ScottishΒ 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 ScottishΒ property.
π¨ 1 in 3 law firms are not compliant with anti-money laundering rules.
π But, the government has recently taken steps to address this issue.
π· If implemented correctly, this move could be transformational for the UK's dirty money problem.
Learn more: ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/release...
π But, the government has recently taken steps to address this issue.
π· If implemented correctly, this move could be transformational for the UK's dirty money problem.
Learn more: ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/release...
November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
π¨ 1 in 3 law firms are not compliant with anti-money laundering rules.
π But, the government has recently taken steps to address this issue.
π· If implemented correctly, this move could be transformational for the UK's dirty money problem.
Learn more: ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/release...
π But, the government has recently taken steps to address this issue.
π· If implemented correctly, this move could be transformational for the UK's dirty money problem.
Learn more: ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/work/release...
π¨ Current estimates of misspent Covid PPE waste total at around Β£10bn.
π£οΈ "UK taxpayers have every right to feel robbed... If Labour wants to prove it stands with them, it must pull every legal, administrative and political lever to get that money back."
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π£οΈ "UK taxpayers have every right to feel robbed... If Labour wants to prove it stands with them, it must pull every legal, administrative and political lever to get that money back."
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'Labour promised to clean up Tory sleaze. That starts with mispent Covid contracts' - LabourList
This government came to power on a promise to restore trust in politics. That promise cannot be fulfilled unless it takes on the Covid clawback fight in full.
labourlist.org
October 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
π¨ Current estimates of misspent Covid PPE waste total at around Β£10bn.
π£οΈ "UK taxpayers have every right to feel robbed... If Labour wants to prove it stands with them, it must pull every legal, administrative and political lever to get that money back."
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labourlist.org/2025/10/covi...
π£οΈ "UK taxpayers have every right to feel robbed... If Labour wants to prove it stands with them, it must pull every legal, administrative and political lever to get that money back."
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labourlist.org/2025/10/covi...
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π· 2013 - 2023: Nearly 25% of political House of Lords nominations were party donors, giving Β£58m+ collectively.
At our event with @spotlightcorruption.org at Labour Conference, @duncanhames.bsky.social set out why big money's influence on UK democracy is damaging the public's trust.
Watch more β¬οΈ
At our event with @spotlightcorruption.org at Labour Conference, @duncanhames.bsky.social set out why big money's influence on UK democracy is damaging the public's trust.
Watch more β¬οΈ
October 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM
π· 2013 - 2023: Nearly 25% of political House of Lords nominations were party donors, giving Β£58m+ collectively.
At our event with @spotlightcorruption.org at Labour Conference, @duncanhames.bsky.social set out why big money's influence on UK democracy is damaging the public's trust.
Watch more β¬οΈ
At our event with @spotlightcorruption.org at Labour Conference, @duncanhames.bsky.social set out why big money's influence on UK democracy is damaging the public's trust.
Watch more β¬οΈ
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π Brilliant to see Crossbench Peer Lord Cromwell set out the case in today's debate on the Crime and Policing Bill for securing desperately needed funding for the fight against #EconomicCrime by reinvesting seized assets and fines back into enforcement agencies.
October 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
π Brilliant to see Crossbench Peer Lord Cromwell set out the case in today's debate on the Crime and Policing Bill for securing desperately needed funding for the fight against #EconomicCrime by reinvesting seized assets and fines back into enforcement agencies.
π Don't miss our colleague @timpicton.bsky.social's cutting edge analysis of the significance of the first ever crypto donation to a political party.
π¨ It's a big moment, entailing big risks for our democracy. Read his piece below.
π¨ It's a big moment, entailing big risks for our democracy. Read his piece below.
π₯The first crypto donation to a UK political party has been made β but what should happen next?
@timpicton.bsky.social sets out what guidance the @electoralcommission.org.uk could issue right now, and takes a look at how the forthcoming #ElectionsBill could deal with potential future risks.
@timpicton.bsky.social sets out what guidance the @electoralcommission.org.uk could issue right now, and takes a look at how the forthcoming #ElectionsBill could deal with potential future risks.
Crypto donations: how to tackle the new dark money threat - Spotlight on Corruption
The first-ever crypto donation to a UK political party has now been made, according to recent media reports. We donβt yet know the source or value of the
www.spotlightcorruption.org
October 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
π Don't miss our colleague @timpicton.bsky.social's cutting edge analysis of the significance of the first ever crypto donation to a political party.
π¨ It's a big moment, entailing big risks for our democracy. Read his piece below.
π¨ It's a big moment, entailing big risks for our democracy. Read his piece below.
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π’ HM Treasuryβs #sanctions watchdog has released its latest annual report today, showing encouraging signs that investment in intelligence and enforcement capabilities is starting to bear fruit, but there is a long way to go to ensure robust deterrence for #sanctions evasion:
OFSI Annual Review 2024-25: Effective Sanctions
OFSI Annual Review 2024-25 published by the Treasury's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
www.gov.uk
October 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
π’ HM Treasuryβs #sanctions watchdog has released its latest annual report today, showing encouraging signs that investment in intelligence and enforcement capabilities is starting to bear fruit, but there is a long way to go to ensure robust deterrence for #sanctions evasion: