Spotlight on Corruption shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad.

Press release: Anti-corruption campaigners demand action on suspected dirty money from Bangladesh in the UK

As the official state visit to the UK of Chief Advisor Mohammed Yunus begins, anti-corruption NGOs from Bangladesh and the UK are calling for greater action from the UK Government…

Future-proofing the Electoral Commission: why restoring and bolstering its full independence is essential

The Electoral Commission is no ordinary regulator. In order to safeguard UK democracy and the trust of the British public in elections, it is critical that it is robustly independent,…

Bold ideas for electoral reform: Protecting the independence of the Electoral Commission

Spotlight on Corruption asked electoral experts what they want to see in the upcoming Elections Bill. Here Professor Alistair Clark outlines measures to protect the independence of the Electoral Commission….

Briefing on the Serious Fraud Office

The Serious Fraud Office plays a vital role as the only UK law enforcement agency with a single, specialised focus on fighting serious and complex economic crime. This briefing highlights…

A strategic investment: The case for continuing governance and anti-corruption aid

• Justin Moore

In February 2025, the Prime Minister announced a major cut in UK aid – from 0.58% of gross national income (GNI) in 2023 to just 0.3% by 2027. As the…

Press release: NGOs urge further accountability in UK-Malawi bribery case

Following bribery charges laid against British businessman Zuneth Sattar in a London court today, UK anti-corruption charity Spotlight on Corruption and Malawian NGO Youth and Society urged authorities in both…