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British firms 'vehicle of choice' for corruption and tax avoiders, study finds

AN ANTI-CORRUPTION scheme established by David Cameron six years ago is failing to stop hundreds of billions of pounds in money laundering, a new study has warned.

Transparency group Global Witness accused the government today of allowing “fundamental gaps” in the registration of firms through Companies House.

Companies House is exempt from European Union anti-money laundering regulations. Individuals from anywhere in the world can register new firms in Britain by only stating addresses and naming owners.

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