Challenging corruption, strengthening integrity, and fighting for a fair society based on the rule of law.https://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3ml6uwt4ccx2c📅 EVENT: How can we improve trust & transparency in public decision-making? 📍 2pm | 18 May OGP is an international initiative that brings government & civil society together to promote trust, and integrity. Join UKACC & Open Data Manchester for an online session to shape this work. Details ⤵️ https://www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/218155906 May 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6uwt4ccx2chttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3ml4hvdzo6g2u🗣️ “Lobbying behind closed doors enables outside interests to influence our politics without public scrutiny.” Rose Zussman in The Guardian following Tom Wall's revelations of 16 previously undeclared meetings between US tech execs & a senior Starmer advidser. More below ⤵️ https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/03/starmer-adviser-varun-chandra-undisclosed-meetings-us-tech-bosses05 May 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4hvdzo6g2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3ml4a2wjlis2kToday, @tbij.bsky.social launches Voices For Transparency, a photo series showing the human stories behind corporate secrecy in the UK's CDOTs. 🌏 Ahead of the Illicit Finance Summit, the UK must end offshore secrecy & lead by example in the global fight against corruption. 🔗 Full series below ⤵️05 May 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4a2wjlis2khttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mkxyto656227🕊️ Today is World Press Freedom Day. A free media is essential to hold power to account. Yet around the world, journalists continue to face intimidation, threats, and even death. 🗣️ We call on all governments to build a world where those that uncover corruption and injustice are safe.03 May 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxyto656227https://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mkkl6qg3i22c🔄⌛Time to reset standards in politics⌛🔄 The ongoing Mandelson scandal shouldn't be just another political storm, but a turning point for change. The Committee on Standards in Public Life has already set out recommendations for reform that can start restoring trust in our politics. More ⤵️ https://www.transparency.org.uk/news/mandelson-scandal-must-be-turning-point-standards-public-life28 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkl6qg3i22chttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mkic4vl6p22p💷 Big money in UK politics is growing In 2015, only 1% of private donations came from companies & individuals giving £1m+. 📈But by 2024? It surged to over 35%. It's time for MPs to show they're serious about restoring trust in politics & end political parties' dependence on the super rich. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3W15JDC5q027 Apr 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkic4vl6p22phttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mkibnucx3c2p [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Apr 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkibnucx3c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mkaeyuebrk2n💰DONATION CAPS NEEDED This week, Parliament heard from democracy experts scrutinising the Gov’s Election Bill. And the message was clear: big money is eroding trust in politics. Unlimited donations enable super-rich donors to buy influence and access to power. ❌It's time for MPs to stop it.24 Apr 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaeyuebrk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mk3hjzspns2s🌏The UK is hosting the International Illicit Finance Summit in June. But for it to succeed, the UK needs to get it's own house in order. Yesterday, @steffanaquarone.bsky.social highlighted how the UK needs real financial transparency to stop dirty money in our Overseas Territories. More ⤵️22 Apr 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3hjzspns2shttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mjwfy3fsu22u❌ The Mandelson-Epstein emails again highlighted how the UK's lobbying transparency regime is woefully inadequate. Poor transparency allows well-connected individuals and companies with deep pockets to influence decisions that should be made in the public interest. More below ⤵ https://www.transparency.org.uk/news/mandelson-epstein-emails-what-do-they-reveal-about-britains-broken-lobbying-system20 Apr 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwfy3fsu22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mjp5y23jis2q💥"When politicians hold stakes in the sectors they promote, promise regulatory favours to friends and openly threaten disfavoured companies, the boundary between public policy and private gain begins to dissolve." Fraser Nelson in @thetimes.com on the corruption risks of crypto. More below ⤵️ https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/crypto-nigel-farage-plans-reshape-politics-cl7v3fw7v17 Apr 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp5y23jis2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mjkm54knuk22🔇END THE SILENCE Legal threats against are too often used to suppress the truth and give impunity to criminals and the corrupt. We need strong, universal Anti-SLAPP protections to end wealthy criminals abusing the UK court system to keep their crimes hidden from public view. #StopSLAPPS15 Apr 2026 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkm54knuk22https://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mjjolfubas2c💥"Politicians talk a lot about trust. But the Elections Bill will do little to tackle one of the biggest sources of distrust in British politics: the rise of big money." Peter Geoghegan is spot on. Ending big money in politics - from home & abroad - is critical to restore trust in our democracy. https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-geoghegan-super-rich-donors-are-distorting-uk-politics-why-wont-starmer-fix-it/15 Apr 2026 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjolfubas2chttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mjhhaayyic2o🗣️“Criminals can buy from developers off-plan and in bulk, often with fewer questions asked than in the resale market, and then generate apparently legitimate rental income”. @bcowdock.bsky.social in @occrp.org on how new builds can attract criminals looking to launder their money. More below ⤵ https://www.occrp.org/en/scoop/mr-x-revealed-uk-freezes-108m-in-properties-purchased-by-wanted-chinese-national14 Apr 2026 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhhaayyic2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mjeyvussqc2j📅 TOMORROW Ahead of the UK's International Illicit Finance Summit in June, the National Liberal Club is hosting a panel discussion on how the UK can ensure the Summit is a success. @duncanhames.bsky.social is joining a brilliant panel, with further details and tickets in the comments below ⤵️13 Apr 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjeyvussqc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mj322m4zrc2h💷 The new £100k cap on overseas donations won't stem the flow of big money into politics — donors can simply move back to the UK. That's exactly what's happening. Only a cap on all donations will end the influence of mega donors in our politics. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/08/british-crypto-billionaire-ben-delo-says-he-has-given-4m-to-reform-uk09 Apr 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj322m4zrc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3miywaahj322r🗓️ EVENT: Combatting Illicit Finance 📍 14 April | 7.30pm Join @duncanhames.bsky.social, @suehawley.bsky.social, @marianizzero.bsky.social, @steffanaquarone.bsky.social, @edwardlucas.bsky.social & Baroness Hodge for a discussion on making the UK's Illicit Finance Summit in June a success. More ⤵️ https://members.nlc.org.uk/web/pages/events-reservation?eventId=1674&backURL=%2Fupcoming-events08 Apr 2026 18:27 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3miywaahj322rhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3milgr43l622v🎥 10 years ago, the Panama Papers exposed corruption to the world. It uncovered billions of suspect funds moving through the global economy and how corrupt elites were hiding their stolen wealth. Since then, progress has been made but the flow of dirty money remains. 🔗Full link in comments ⤵️03 Apr 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3milgr43l622vhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mimdxmimh22k🆕 BLOG Ten years ago, the Panama Papers revealed how the rich and powerful hide stolen wealth through secret offshore companies. Now the UK is hosting a global summit to tackle illicit finance — but first, it needs to finish cleaning up at home. Read more ⤵️ https://www.transparency.org.uk/news/ten-years-after-panama-papers-uk-has-chance-finish-what-they-started03 Apr 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimdxmimh22khttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3milgr43l622v🎥 10 years ago, the Panama Papers exposed corruption to the world. It uncovered billions of suspect funds moving through the global economy and how corrupt elites were hiding their stolen wealth. Since then, progress has been made but the flow of dirty money remains. 🔗Full link in comments ⤵️03 Apr 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3milgr43l622vhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mij4tsyke22a📄 Almost 8 years since the UK's offshore financial centres committed to public registers of beneficial ownership - where are we now? 🔎 @margotmollat.bsky.social finds while a few have made progress, some of the worst jurisdictions for corruption are lagging behind. 🔗 Full analysis in comments ⤵️02 Apr 2026 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mij4tsyke22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3migvfuzuqc2t💷"What’s needed is a ceiling on donations, such as other countries impose." Insightful analysis from @pollytoynbee.bsky.social in the @theguardian.com last week on why bolder action is needed to clean up politics and end big money corrupting our democracy. More below⤵ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/26/labour-clean-up-party-funding-reform-tories-crypto-donations-keir-starmer01 Apr 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3migvfuzuqc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3midybky2b22d🗣️“You name a jurisdiction where people have earned a lot of money through questionable means, it ends up in London property”. @stevejgoodrich.bsky.social speaking with the @wsj.com on the extensive London property holdings linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. More ⤵️ https://www.wsj.com/world/irans-wealth-is-parked-on-londons-billionaires-row-cb2022e4?st=m3wLHk&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink31 Mar 2026 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3midybky2b22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mibnnua5hs2u🔍 Who's lobbying your politicians? Our Open Access database reveals 168,000+ Westminster & Holyrood meetings since 2012. Search who's talking with the Prime Minister, the Defence Sec, or even your own MP. Transparency matters. Explore the data ⤵️ openaccess.transparency.org.uk https://openaccess.transparency.org.uk30 Mar 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibnnua5hs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/transparencyuk.bsky.social/post/3mhxwajmqys2u💷 DONATION CAPS NEEDED Mega donations buy influence, honours, and access to power. It erodes public trust and empowers the super rich. Off the back of the Rycroft Review & the Elections Bill, MPs are becoming louder on the threat this poses to our politics. ⏱️ It's time to put an end to it.26 Mar 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:2y2zs5epmh34wzyk7fuyxip5/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxwajmqys2u