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!

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...

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...

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. (1/2)

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...

📻 "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.

📃 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!

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...

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.

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...

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…

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

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...

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...

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

🚨 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...

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...

✨ 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...

📝 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...

🆕 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...

🆕 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 👇

As leaders of UK Overseas Territories gather in London this week @transparencyuk.bsky.social’s @margotmollat.bsky.social has striking analysis of their (slow) progress in opening up offshore secrecy, despite further pledges made this time last year. www.transparency.org.uk/publications...

📻 "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.

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...

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.

🗣️ 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...

🗣️ "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/...

🆕 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...

🎥 "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.

💥 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.

Essential new guidance for Impact Investors from @transparencyuk.bsky.social. ‘Investing with Integrity III’ provides a 5 step guide to support post investment control of corruption and integrity risks. www.transparency.org.uk/publications...

💷“For far too long crooks and kleptocrats looking to launder their ill-gotten gains have exploited weaknesses in our regulated sectors.” Our Chair, Phil Brickell MP, spoke to City A.M. on yesterday's anti-money laundering supervision reforms. 👉Read more: www.cityam.com/fca-to-take-...

💷 "These reforms are long overdue and present a welcome step towards fixing the UK’s broken system for tackling dirty money." Read our full response to the Government’s decision to overhaul the policing of anti-money laundering rules in the private sector ⤵️ www.transparency.org.uk/news/transpa...

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📻 "UK politics has a serious problem with big money." @danieljbruce.bsky.social spoke with @lbc.co.uk to discuss the potential influence those with deep pockets are able to exert on our elections. Donations to support our work will be doubled until October 21 ⤵️ donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are in the final push with our match-funded Big Give campaign to break big money's grip on UK politics. Your support can help us secure lasting reforms. All donations made before 21 October will be DOUBLED. Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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_...

In opposition, Labour was quick to condemn the previous government’s ethical failures and pledge to clean up politics. It now has the chance to prove its commitment is more than campaign rhetoric. @danieljbruce.bsky.social writes in @politicshome.bsky.social. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

'Labour was quick to condemn the previous government’s ethical failures & pledge to clean up politics. It now has the chance to prove that its commitment is more than rhetoric’. @transparencyuk.bsky.social in @politicshome.bsky.social #UKPolitics #Standards www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

"While it's encouraging to see Reform UK taking its compliance with political finance law seriously, these findings show that concerns over ineligible donors seeking to influence our politics are real and justified." www.ft.com/content/5392...

As it stands, the government has taken a piecemeal approach to standards reform We need to see much more from Labour if it is to take meaningful steps to restore public trust in the political system, writes Transparency International UK's @danieljbruce.bsky.social

We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are in the final push with our match-funded Big Give campaign to break big money's grip on UK politics. Your support can help us secure lasting reforms. All donations made before 21 October will be DOUBLED. Read more & support here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

“Our analysis suggests the Government’s approach to improving standards remains piecemeal, falling short of the comprehensive change needed” @rosewhiff.bsky.social @transparencyuk.bsky.social #UKPolitics #Standards www.transparency.org.uk/news/analysi...

We @transparencyuk.bsky.social are campaigning to end the grip of big money on UK politics. Please consider supporting this work as we advocate for a robust Elections Bill in the months ahead. Donations via the Big Give by 21 October will be doubled. Thank you. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

“There appear to be very few levers the government has available to recover anything close to the £122m…. The whole case stands as a further indictment of the ‘VIP lane’ & the flawed, wasteful procurement of PPE during the pandemic.” @transparencyuk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

🚨🚂 Heading to the the SNP conference this weekend? Join us at "Can You Keep A Secret?" 🤫🔐 🗓️ Sunday October 12 | 5pm | The Events Complex Aberdeen ➡️ Featuring @emmaharpermsp.bsky.social, Juliet Swann and @margotmollat.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social, @theferret.scot's Jamie Mann.

🗣️ "We need open registers of beneficial ownership, transparency, and letting sunlight be the best disinfectant." 👏 Our Vice-Chair the Rt Hon Sir Andrew Mitchell MP spoke on a great @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org and @brightblueuk.bsky.social panel at @conservatives.bsky.social Conference today.

👍 @danieljbruce.bsky.social praised the work of previous governments on the two Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Acts and the 2016 Illicit Finance Summit. ❌ He also highlighted work still to be done, including those Overseas Territories yet to open their corporate registries.