UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption

A recent Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International reveals a global decline in perceived corruption levels, with established democracies like the UK and US experiencing significant drops in rankings. The index, which surveyed experts and businesspeople on their perception of public sector corruption in 182 countries, placed Denmark at the top and South Sudan at the bottom. The UK has fallen from 7th to 20th place since 2015, due to concerns about political donations, "cash for access," and targeting of campaigners and journalists. Transparency International highlighted record spending on UK election campaigns and donations to both major parties as contributing factors. The report also warned of potential further deterioration due to past events, such as those during Donald Trump's presidency, and recent revelations.

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