The UK and the US have seen a significant decline in their rankings on the global corruption index, with both countries sinking to new lows in recent assessments. Britain fell to 20th place with its lowest score since 2015, fueled by scandals involving political donations, “cash for access,” and controversial appointments under both the Conservative and Labour parties. The US dropped to 29th place as experts cited the erosion of independent voices, the politicization of legal decisions, and transactional politics as key drivers of the decline.
Date: February 10, 2026. Source: theguardian.com