Transparency International UK

🗣️ "We cannot credibly aspire to be the anti-corruption capital of the world while the BVI continues to avoid proper transparency" Important piece from @HattonLloyd and @AndrewmitchMP on the need to end financial secrecy in Britain's Overseas Territories. politicshome.com/opinion/articl…

🎉Big win: the Government has just announced new transparency requirements for offshore trusts owning homes in the UK. There's still work to do to make that data accessible, but we're a step closer to knowing the real owners of UK properties 🏠 gov.uk/government/con…

Today’s announcement of new financial penalties for abusing the revolving door are welcome, but until the rules are strengthened, former Ministers will still be tempted to use their privileged access to lobby the Government. Our full statement 👉 transparency.org.uk/news/new-ethic…

🆕 BLOG 🆕 In 2023 donations of £1 million or more formed the majority of political party funding for the first time. Our analysis of today's elections announcement examines the proposed reforms and the big money problem not being addressed. Read more⤵️ transparency.org.uk/news/protectin…

🗣️ "The risk assessment is an important publication, which gives an up-to-date picture on the evolving money laundering threat faced by the UK. Our response to the publication of a new National Money Laundering Risk Assessment ⤵️ transparency.org.uk/news/new-natio…

🗣️ "Crackdown on foreign donations welcome, but bolder action needed to end corrupting influence of big money." See our full statement on the government's new elections strategy published today ⤵️ transparency.org.uk/news/crackdown…

🗣️ "The fact that unincorporated associations have donated such enormous sums... with minimal oversight represents a fundamental weakness." @DuncanHames spoke to @PeterKGeoghegan about the need to close dark money loopholes in our politics. democracyforsale.substack.com/p/how-to-secre…

🗣️ "It is causing confusion and a chilling effect on public discussion. It should be withdrawn." @DanielJBruce joined academics and civil society leaders in opposing govt guidance that bars public officials from attending public and stakeholder events. thetimes.com/comment/letter…

🆕 BLOG 🆕 Did you know the UK's electoral watchdog can only fine parties up to £20,000 - even for serious breaches? Our new explainer reveals why current enforcement is failing to deter rule-breaking and what reforms are urgently needed. Read more ⤵️ transparency.org.uk/news/how-our-e…

🎥 The BVI's failure to meet the deadline on accessible corporate registers sends a "terrible message." Good to see David Lammy commit to further work on ensuring Britain's overseas territories take action to tackle illicit finance at this week's Foreign Affairs Committee.

🚨 NEW 🚨 Billions of pounds of dirty money have been laundered through shell companies in the UK Overseas Territories such as the BVI. This impacts national security and worsens global poverty. As David Lammy faces @CommonsForeign today, see why it's time for urgent action ⤵️

🗣️ "When top diplomats have stakes in private companies, it raises questions about using privileged positions to further corporate interests." In @theipaper, @rosewhiffen urged the Foreign Office to review how it manages potential conflicts of interest. inews.co.uk/news/politics/…

📺NEW VIDEO📺 Last night, key British offshore financial centres failed to meet their own deadline for revealing who owns companies registered there. It’s time to ensure places like the BVI are no longer safe havens for the world's corrupt. Watch more below ⤵️

🚨UK TAX HAVENS MISS TRANSPARENCY DEADLINE🚨 UK offshore financial centres have failed to comply with the deadline for ending corporate secrecy, enabling dirty money to stay hidden in the UK & undermining national security in the process. More ⤵️ ow.ly/O4MH50WiQGt

🆕 BLOG 🆕 Did you know weak electoral laws are allowing millions of pounds to enter UK political parties from untraceable origins? Our new explainer looks into the loopholes allowing dark money into UK politics and what to do about it. Read more ⤵️ transparency.org.uk/news/does-uk-p…

📽️ Today, we were thrilled to join @CIPFA's annual conference, Public Finance Live, where @danieljbruce made the case on why transparency and accountability should be at the heart of public policy making.

🆕 The BVI's plans for granting access to its corporate registers don't go far enough. Genuine beneficial ownership disclosure should expose corruption and empower investigators—not create bureaucratic barriers protecting wrongdoers. See our response ⤵️ transparency.org.uk/news/bvis-comp…

🗣️ On World Whistleblower Day, we celebrate the courage of those who speak truth to power and uncover wrongdoing. To protect whistleblowers, we support @whistleuk call for a legal duty to investigate whistleblowing concerns. Read more ⤵️ transparency.org.uk/news/why-we-ne…

🎥 "We need to refresh protections and close off this pipeline before it becomes a serious political problem." John Major is right to call for greater controls on foreign money to prevent foreign donors buying influence and control in UK politics.

🎥 "One man, one vote, is an established principle. It must not be supplanted by one man and his money." Sir John Major speaking at the @instituteforgov earlier today making the case for reducing the influence of big money in our politics.