At least £325bn of ‘dirty money’ flows through UK each year, says report
A report reveals that at least £325 billion of 'dirty money' flows through the UK annually, equivalent to over 10% of its GDP. This figure includes funds linked to financial crime, money laundering, and tax evasion. The report calls for increased government action and funding for state investigators to combat economic crime.
- ▪The estimated £325 billion includes illicit funds from corruption and illegal trade.
- ▪When including crown dependencies and overseas territories, the total rises to over £788 billion annually.
- ▪The report highlights the UK's role as a hub for illicit financial flows and urges government action to address this issue.
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A National Crime Agency photo of money found in suitcases at Heathrow. Photograph: National Crime Agency/PAView image in fullscreenA National Crime Agency photo of money found in suitcases at Heathrow. Photograph: National Crime Agency/PAFinancial sectorAt least £325bn of ‘dirty money’ flows through UK each year, says report Call for crackdown as finance linked to corruption, tax evasion and money laundering is estimated at 10% of GDPKalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondentSun 24 May 2026 09.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAt least £325bn worth of dirty money is flowing through the UK every year, according to research that is sparking concerns about funding for state investigators and the government’s push into crypto assets.The figure is equivalent to more than 10% of UK GDP and…
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