This strategy sets out a vision of a safer, more prosperous and more confident future based on concerted UK action against corruption. It establishes an ambitious and long-term framework for tackling corruption. The strategy builds on the UK’s 2014 ‘Anti-

Corruption Plan’ and the considerable work already being taken forward across government, in particular through the National Security Strategy, the Serious and Organised Crime Strategy, the Action Plan for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Finance, and the Fighting Fraud and Corruption Locally Strategy.

The challenge

Corruption threatens our national security and prosperity, both at home and overseas. Unchecked, it can erode public confidence in the domestic and international institutions that we all depend upon.

Our vision

Our work to combat corruption will contribute towards three long-term outcomes:

Tackling corruption is in the UK’s national interest. It helps to keeps us safe from threats to our safety and security, from organised crime, terrorism and illegal migration, and from ‘insiders’ who exploit their position or access to an organisation’s assets for malign purposes. The UK’s reputation for integrity underpins our ability to boost trade and attract investment. This strategy sets out actions to strengthen this reputation and safeguard our longer term prosperity. Once implemented, the strategy will improve the business environment globally, including for UK companies, where corruption is often a barrier to open and competitive markets. The strategy will counter the insidious influence of corruption and will increase confidence that our institutions are fair and work for everyone. It will contribute to building a strong, confident Global Britain.

Our priorities

The strategy identifies six priorities that will be the focus of our efforts to 2022: