🗣️ "If Labour has accepted contributions for receptions without proper declaration, that’s a serious compliance failure." Steve Goodrich spoke to the @FT about the clear rules around financial donations for political parties. https://t.co/hic7rFVPkh

🗣️ "it strains credulity to suggest none of the 373 visits had anything to do with commercial interests.” @Rose_Whiffen spoke to @timespolitics about the need for authorities to assure themselves that former members’ passes are being used correctly. https://t.co/IwQdlz67Zl

🆕 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 ⤵️ https://t.co/yTlC6YbdDn

The scale of the problem is clear. But without properly resourced law enforcement these crimes will continue unchecked. (5/5)

🚨 Money Laundering 33,500 businesses encountered known or suspected money laundering incidents. This is exactly why the government's announcement to overhaul private sector oversight of dirty money rules is so critical. (4/5)

💼 Bribery 1 in 35 businesses faced bribery incidents with over £300 million worth of bribes offered by UK businesses and individuals. Corruption isn't just happening abroad. It's happening here. Businesses must be prepared. See our guidance ⤵️ https://t.co/XmbG9rJviV (3/5)

💷 Fraud 1 in 4 UK businesses (389,000) experienced fraud in the past year totalling an estimated 6.04 fraud incidents. Incidents that damage business and cost our economy. (2/5)

🧵THREAD The government's Economic Crime Survey 2024 reveals the shocking scale of fraud, bribery and money laundering hitting UK businesses. https://t.co/06MkoY6uPK 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 @AndrewmitchMP citing our analysis to call for an end to financial secrecy in UK Overseas Territories.

📝BLOG 📝 The UK Govt'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 ⤵️ https://t.co/5c1UsPMv3m

🎥 "Because financial secrecy in our overseas territories has real-world consequences for my constituents... and for Britain's standing in the world." @taxinparliament Chair, @Phil_Brickell 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 @RhodaGrant in parliament). A vital step to prevent kleptocrats investing ill-gotten gains in Scottish property.

🔴 Our new report reveals how fossil fuel interests are shaping UN climate talks at every level: national policy, COP, and side events. 🚨 Nearly 15% of COP29 participants didn’t disclose affiliations. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/AsTE4FerDk #COP30

🚨 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 ⤵️

🆕 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. https://t.co/8XOyYbssLY

🆕 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 ⤵️ https://t.co/5c1UsPMv3m

The Crown Dependencies should look to countries like Sweden and Denmark, which have taken decisive steps in opening up their registers to legitimate users. https://t.co/WtpS1g2P3Q

Our new blog explores the problems we and others have identified and sets out three key challenges the Government will need to consider, and overcome, for this new regulatory framework to be a success. https://t.co/vSvf3xOZEk

Alongside our friends at @ukaccoalition, @EndCorruptionUK, @RUSI_org and allies in the private sector, we have worked tirelessly to compel Government action. This progress is a testament to that collective effort.

For the past decade, we have published research, investigations and policy recommendations highlighting the system’s failings while also advocating for reform.