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United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom or Britain, is an island country in Northwestern Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Entities

Our standard dataset contains 26,609 entities connected with the United Kingdom. This may include sanctioned entities, politically-exposed persons (PEPs), and their close associates, or entities involved in criminal activity.

Data sources

We include 8 data sources published by authorities or organizations based in the United Kingdom. See our global list of data sources and our criteria for selecting datasets.

Sanctions programs/policies targeting the United Kingdom

We include 3 programs targeting entities located in the United Kingdom.

IDTitleIssuerTarget countries
[CN-CML]Chinese Counter-Measures ListNPC ChinaUnited States  European Union  United Kingdom  
[IR-MFA-SANC]Individuals And Entities In The Sanction’s List Of The Islamic Republic Of IranMFA IranUnited Kingdom  United States  
[UK-CT]UK sanctions relating to domestic counter-terrorismOFSI United KingdomUnited Kingdom  

Politically-exposed persons (PEPs)

Our database contains 5,235 entities identified as PEPs connected with the United Kingdom.

National government positions

Number of known occupants
Head of state or governmentCurrentEndedStatus unclear
Administrator1--
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom-51
King1--
King1--
Political Secretary to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom-1-
Prime Minister1--
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom-71
Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister-6-
Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister-5-
National executive branchesCurrentEndedStatus unclear
Bermuda Minister of National Security-21
Chancellor of the Exchequer19-
Chief Minister of Gibraltar-11
Chief Minister of Jersey-41
Chief Secretary to the Treasury118-
Commercial Secretary to the Treasury-4-
Economic Secretary to the Treasury-161
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury-92
Financial Secretary to the Treasury-141
Home Secretary-121
Junior Minister-72
Lord Chancellor-121
Lord Chancellor & Secretary of State for Justice1--
Minister for Agriculture and Food-9-
Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism-3-
Minister for Business, Tourism and The Port--1
Minister for Cabinet Office--1
Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning-1-
Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills-1-
Minister for Climate Change--1
Minister for Culture and Tourism-1-
Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries-52
Minister for Defence People-1-
Minister for Digital, Financial Services and Public Utilities--1
Minister for Disabled People-6-
Minister for Education, Sport and Culture-21
Minister for Enterprise-6-
Minister for Environment, Biodiversity and Land Reform-1-
Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform-3-
Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture-21
Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science-6-
Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity-1-
Minister for Health and Social Care-4-
Minister for Housing and Local Government-1-
Minister for Housing and Welfare-11
Minister for Infrastructure-5-
Minister for Intergovernmental Relations-2-
Minister for International Security Strategy-3-
Minister for Justice-11
Minister for Justice and Home Affairs-11
Minister for Local Government and Community Empowerment-2-
Minister for London-8-
Minister for Loneliness-1-
Minister for Pensions and Ageing Society-22
Minister for Policy and Reform-1-
Minister for Refugees-1-
Minister for Security and Immigration-1-
Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility-5-
Minister for Social Justice and Public Service Delivery-1-
Minister for Social Justice and Regeneration-1-
Minister for Sport and Civil Society-21
Minister for the Cabinet Office-19-
Minister for the Cabinet Office-11
Minister for the Civil Service-7-
Minister for the East Midlands-2-
Minister for the Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Education--1
Minister for the Union-3-
Minister for Transport and Veterans-51
Minister for Women and Equalities-12-
Minister for Yorkshire and the Humber-1-
Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights-1-
Minister of Economic Development-1-
Minister of Economic Development and Tourism-1-
Minister of Economy and Labour--1
Minister of Education of Betmuda--1
Minister of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Service--1
Minister of Finance--1
Minister of Finance-21
Minister of Finance-11
Minister of Health--1
Minister of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services-21
Minister of Home Affairs--1
Minister of Home Affairs--1
Minister of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation--1
Minister of Immigration and Border Services--1
Minister of Innovation & Environment--1
Minister of Labour-1-
Minister of Legal Affairs--1
Minister of MICUH--1
Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development-11
Minister of Public Works--1
Minister of Social Development--1
Minister of Social Development and Sport-1-
Minister of State at the Cabinet Office-41
Minister of State for Africa and International Development-2-
Minister of State for Asia-3-
Minister of State for Biosecurity, Marine and Rural Affairs-1-
Minister of State for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency-1-
Minister of State for Building Safety and Communities--1
Minister of State for Care and Mental Health-1-
Minister of State for Care Services-23
Minister of State for Children and Families-11
Minister of State for Children in Northern Ireland-1-
Minister of State for Cities and Constitution-1-
Minister of State for Climate-2-
Minister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy--1
Minister of State for Communities and Local Government-3-
Minister of State for Competitiveness-1-
Minister of State for Courts and Justice-3-
Minister of State for Crime and Policing-2-
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National legislative branchCurrentEndedStatus unclear
Deputy Leader of the House of Commons-13-
Leader of the House of Commons-141
Member of the 3rd Scottish Parliament-121-
member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom-600-
member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom-620-
member of the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom-653-
member of the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom-655-
member of the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom-654-
member of the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom-673-
Member of the 6th Northern Ireland Assembly-1133
Member of the House of Commons-1,17187
member of the House of Lords-233954
Speaker of the House of Commons-11
National judicial branchCurrentEndedStatus unclear
Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom-41
Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom-228
President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom-31
Central banking and financial integrityCurrentEndedStatus unclear
Deputy Governor of the Bank of England--2
Governor of the Bank of England121
Diplomatic rolesCurrentEndedStatus unclear
ambassador of Algeria to the United Kingdom--3
ambassador of Argentina to the United Kingdom-11
Ambassador of Armenia to the United Kingdom-11
ambassador of Austria to the United Kingdom-12
ambassador of Bahrain to the United Kingdom-32
ambassador of Belarus to the United Kingdom-1-
Ambassador of Brazil to the United Kingdom--1
ambassador of Chile to the United Kingdom--1
ambassador of China to the United Kingdom-21
ambassador of Colombia to the United Kingdom-13
ambassador of Costa Rica to the United Kingdom--1
ambassador of Croatia to the United Kingdom-1-
ambassador of Denmark to the United Kingdom--1
ambassador of Egypt to the United Kingdom-12
Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom-61
ambassador of Georgia to the United Kingdom-2-
ambassador of Greece to the United Kingdom-31
ambassador of Hungary to United Kingdom-21
Ambassador of Iran to the United Kingdom-32
ambassador of Ireland to the United Kingdom-3-
ambassador of Israel to the United Kingdom--1
ambassador of Italy to the United Kingdom-11
ambassador of Japan to the United Kingdom-15
ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to the United Kingdom-1-
ambassador of Lebanon to the United Kingdom--1
ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom-51
ambassador of Moldova to the United Kingdom-1-
ambassador of Myanmar to the United Kingdom--1
ambassador of Nepal to the United Kingdom-12
ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom-51
ambassador of Oman to the United Kingdom--1
ambassador of Pakistan to the United Kingdom-22
ambassador of Palestine to the United Kingdom-31
ambassador of Panama to the United Kingdom-12
ambassador of Peru to the United Kingdom-2-
ambassador of Portugal to the United Kingdom-33
Ambassador of Romania to the United Kingdom-31
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United Kingdom-12
ambassador of Spain to the United Kingdom-41
ambassador of Sudan to the United Kingdom-11
ambassador of Switzerland to the United Kingdom-1-
ambassador of Thailand to the United Kingdom-21
ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United Kingdom-31
ambassador of the Netherlands to the United Kingdom-1-
ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United Kingdom-31
ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United Kingdom-1-
ambassador of the United Kingdom--1
ambassador of Turkey to the United Kingdom-13
ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom-2-
ambassador of Uruguay to the United Kingdom--1
ambassador of Vietnam to the United Kingdom-1-
ambassador of Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom-21
Ambassador to the US1--
Gambian ambassador to the United Kingdom--1
Ghanaian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom-1-
High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to the Maldives--1
Permanent Representative to the UN, New York1--
United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom-74

Subnational government positions

Number of known occupants
Subnational head of state or governmentCurrentEndedStatus unclear
deputy First Minister-11
Deputy First Minister of Scotland-1-
Deputy Governor of Bermuda--1
Deputy Mayor of London--1
Deputy Mayor of London for Policing and Crime--1
First Minister of Northern Ireland-21
First Minister of Scotland-21
First Minister of Wales-12
Governor of Anguilla-21
Governor of Gibraltar-22
Governor of Montserrat-12
Governor of the Falkland Islands-11
Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands-11
Lieutenant Governor of Jersey-11
Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man-13
Lord Mayor of London-216
Mayor of London--1
Subnational executive branchesCurrentEndedStatus unclear
Bermuda Minister of Social Development and Seniors--1
Deputy Minister and Chief Whip-1-
Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism--1
Deputy Minister for Climate Change--1
Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism-1-
Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport-1-
Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services-1-
Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government-1-
Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing--1
Deputy Minister for Social Partnership--1
Deputy Minister for Social Services--1
Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development-1-
Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise-1-
Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs-2-
Minister for Economy and Transport-1-
Minister for Education-1-
Minister for Education and Welsh Language--1
Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs-1-
Minister for Europe and International Development-3-
Minister for Finance and Local Government--1
Minister for Finance and Trefnydd-1-
Minister for Health and Social Services-2-
Minister for Infrastructure-11
Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language-1-
Minister for Mental Health-1-
Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care-1-
Minister for North Wales-11
Minister for Parliamentary Business-2-
Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth-1-
Minister for Public Health-2-
Minister for Social Justice--1
Minister for Social Security and Local Government-1-
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs--1
Minister of Communities-1-
Minister of Education-11
Minister of Health--1
Minister of Justice--1
Subnational legislative branchCurrentEndedStatus unclear
member of Norfolk County Council--1
Member of the 5th National Assembly for Wales-60-
Member of the 5th Scottish Parliament-129-
Member of the 6th Scottish Parliament-3126
Member of the 6th Senedd--60
Member of the House of Assembly of Bermuda-3514
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland-390
Speaker of the House of Assembly of Bermuda--1
Subnational judicial branchCurrentEndedStatus unclear
Lord President of the Court of Session--3

Other positions

Number of known occupants
PositionCurrentEndedStatus unclear
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom-5625
Lord Commissioner of the Treasury-446
Deputy Lieutenant-134
Member of the Parliament of Gibraltar-24-
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster116-
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport-141
Sheriff of the City of London--15
Downing Street Chief of Staff-14-
Shadow Secretary of State for Education-14-
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions-131
Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government-121
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury-12-
Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills-12-
Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs-111
Lords of Appeal in Ordinary-56
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence-11-
Shadow Secretary of State for International Development-101
Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland-11-
Shadow Secretary of State for Transport-101
Lord Privy Seal-91
Parliamentary Secretary-37
Shadow Home Secretary-10-
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons-91
Leader of the House of Lords-81
Shadow Secretary of State for Justice-81
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland-9-
Assistant Government Whip-71
Lord President of the Council-71
President of the Board of Trade-71
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer-62
Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities-71
United Kingdom Permanent Secretary-35
Chairman of Ways and Means-61
Chief of the Defence Staff-61
First Lord of the Treasury-7-
Leader of the Opposition-61
lord-in-waiting-52
National Security Advisor-61
Permanent Secretary to the Home Office-61
Shadow Minister for Railways-61
Shadow Secretary of State for Wales-7-
Solicitor General for England and Wales-61
Chief of the Air Staff-51
Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)-51
Director of the Government Communications Headquarters--6
Director of the Number 10 Policy Unit-6-
First Sea Lord-6-
First Secretary of State-6-
Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth-6-
Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to NATO-42
Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care-51
spouse of the prime minister of the United Kingdom-15
United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the European Union Political and Security Committee-51
Attorney General for England and Wales-41
Chief Secretary-32
Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales-32
Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the Disarmament Conference-41
Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands-41
Shadow Lord Chancellor-5-
Shadow Minister for Immigration-32
Shadow Minister for Media, Data and Digital Infrastructure-32
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office-41
United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the European Union-5-
apostolic nuncio to United Kingdom-22
Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom-31
Cabinet Secretary-31
Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service-31
Clerk of the Parliaments-31
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills-31
Department for Work and Pensions-31
Lord Speaker-31
Minister for the Economy-22
Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the Council of Europe-31
Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the OECD-31
Permanent Secretary to the Department for Transport-13
President of Tynwald-31
Shadow First Secretary of State-31
Shadow Minister for International Development-13
Shadow Minister for Schools-22
Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities-13
Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change-4-
Advocate General for Scotland-21
British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao-3-
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning-3-
Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform-3-
Chief Negotiator for Exiting the European Union-3-
Department for International Development-21
Downing Street Director of Communications-21
Governor of Bermuda-12
Leader of the Opposition in the House of Lords-12
Parliamentary Private Secretary-12
Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster-21
Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury-21
Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury-21
Shadow Minister for Armed Forces-21
Shadow Minister for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs-12
Shadow Secretary of State for Housing-12
United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the Western European Union-3-
Archbishop of Canterbury-11
Attorney General for Northern Ireland-11
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What do these numbers mean?

We keep track both if political positions and the individuals who occupy those positions over time. Of course, a person can hold a position for multiple terms, and multiple people can occupy the same position at the same time (e.g. members of parliament).

If a person previously held a position, and currently holds the same position, they are only counted once and recorded under Current. If it is unclear from the source whether they have left the position, they will be counted under Unclear.

How can status be unclear?

Some of the data sources we rely on indicate both past and present holders of political offices. In those cases, a lack of a precise end date for a person's occupancy of a position can mean that we don't know whether they currently hold the position or not. Read more...