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Latest News in Corporate Crime & Compliance UK

• December 15, 2025

  UK Trader Couldn't Have Known Of VAT Fraud, Court Says

  Despite its "cavalier approach to due diligence," a scrap metal trader in the U.K. couldn't have known its suppliers were engaged in value-added tax fraud, so it isn't liable for additional tax and penalties, the First-tier Tribunal Tax Chamber said in a decision.

• December 15, 2025

  FCA Prioritizes Consumer Protection In Planned Crypto Rules

  The Financial Conduct Authority proposed Tuesday to sweep in a tough new set of rules to protect consumers who trade crypto assets while also supporting innovation and global competitiveness.

• December 15, 2025

  MPs Launch Inquiry Into Large Business Tax Compliance

  HM Revenue & Customs is facing an inquiry over its handling of tax compliance among large businesses, a parliamentary committee announced.

• December 15, 2025

  Briton Faces Second South African Bribery Extradition Trial

  A British businessman wanted in South Africa in connection with an alleged £36 million ($48.1 million) government bribery scandal began a renewed fight in a London court Monday over whether he should be extradited to South Africa to face trial.

• December 15, 2025

  Nationwide's £44M AML Fine Signals FCA's 'Hard Line' Stance

  The Financial Conduct Authority's fine of £44 million ($58 million) imposed on Nationwide Building Society for failings in anti-money laundering controls has sent a warning to Britain's largest financial institutions that size and reputation are no protection from the rules, lawyers have said.

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