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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martina Bet

MPs overturn peers’ attempts to strengthen crackdown on dirty money

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MPs have overturned changes made by peers to strengthen measures designed to prevent abuse of UK corporate structures and combat economic crime.

The Commons voted 276 to 210, majority 66, to reject two Lords amendments to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, which would have capped court costs for enforcement agencies and ensured more businesses are liable for prosecution for failing to prevent fraud.

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