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GMC moves to stop gagging clauses in NHS

Doctors must be able to report malpractice, GMC rules, following Bureau investigation.

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City banks ‘cheat’ Europe in €600m tax avoidance trading scheme

A complex dividend trade 'cheats' European tax payers out of millions.

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The rise and rise of the landless movement in Brazil

The landless movement in Brazil are getting more powerful, and the fightback is getting fiercer.

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In Video – Jacob Appelbaum on phone tracking

The security and anonymity expert on the spy you carry in your pocket.

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Revealed: The Wikipedia pages changed by Bell Pottinger

Bell Pottinger admits changing its clients' profiles on Wikipedia.

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PR uncovered: Top lobbyists boast of how they influence the PM

Top executives at Bell Pottinger secretly recorded boasting of their access to the heart of Government.

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In Video: The Bell Pottinger executives filmed

Undercover filming reveals Bell Pottinger's 'dark arts'.

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Iranian TV station ‘faked’ 1,370 Somali deaths by US drones

Reports of dozens of US drone strikes reported to have killed hundreds of civilians 'made up' by Press TV.

Latest Stories

DfID launches review after it exposed whistleblower
January 19, 2012 | by | 1 Comment
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Andrew Mitchell orders review after Bureau proves DfID revealed informant's identity.

Pharma company hid vital data on Tamiflu, scientists claim
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Roche is accused of hindering investigation into billion-dollar swine flu drug.

Spy watchdog seeks curbs on UK court access to intelligence material
January 6, 2012 | by | No Comments
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Intelligence committee advises against disclosure of spy secrets in court cases

Corporate Watch

City banks ‘cheat’ Europe in €600m tax avoidance trading scheme
December 23, 2011 | by | 10 Comments
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A complex dividend trade 'cheats' European tax payers out of millions.

Revealed: Loopholes in Swiss tax deal mean £7bn windfall could be lost
October 24, 2011 | by | Comments Off
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New UK - Swiss tax agreement could cost UK money piling pressure on HMRC boss, Hartnett.

Health

GMC moves to stop gagging clauses in NHS
January 26, 2012 | by | No Comments
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Doctors must be able to report malpractice, GMC rules, following Bureau investigation.

Pharma company hid vital data on Tamiflu, scientists claim
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Roche is accused of hindering investigation into billion-dollar swine flu drug.

Human Rights

The rise and rise of the landless movement in Brazil
December 23, 2011 | by | Comments Off
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The landless movement in Brazil are getting more powerful, and the fightback is getting fiercer.

US ambassador to Pakistan threatened with lawsuit over drone deaths
December 9, 2011 | by | 1 Comment
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A letter has been sent to the US ambassador about the killing of a 12 and 16-year-old.

Open Society

Ofcom revokes Press TV’s UK licence
January 20, 2012 | by | 1 Comment
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Iranian broadcaster failed 'to bring themselves into line', says UK regulator.

Analysis: Former MPs – where are they now?
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The former MPs who have parliamentary passes.

Views from the Bureau

Cameron’s light of transparency on lobbying is too dim
January 20, 2012 | by | No Comments
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Consultation document on lobbying register falls a long way short of PM's promise.

Analysis: Will Cochrane findings mean Tamiflu prescriptions dry up?
January 19, 2012 | by | No Comments
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The Bureau asks whether a highly critical investigation into Tamiflu will make any difference.

Analysis: New rules in play as CIA drones return to Pakistan skies
January 10, 2012 | by | 2 Comments
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The longest pause in CIA drone strikes of Obama's presidency comes to an end

Bureau Recommends

Bureau Recommends: Azerbaijan president gets a PR boost
January 27, 2012 | by | No Comments
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Private Eye claims Bell Pottinger has a new client.

Bureau Recommends: Home Affairs Committee damns deportation practices
January 26, 2012 | by | No Comments
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Report follows major Guardian investigation.

Promoting Journalism

How British libel laws help rich villains escape the scrutiny of the press
January 16, 2012 | by | 2 Comments
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New book explores libel laws' strangle-hold on UK press.

Radical plan to stem losses at the Guardian newspaper
November 17, 2011 | by | Comments Off
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Guardian explores option of selling its print building and moving to Trinity Mirror facility.

The Bureau's Awards

Drone investigation shortlisted for Foreign Press Association Award
November 11, 2011 | by | 1 Comment
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Investigation into CIA's use of drones in Pakistan shortlisted for top media award.

Bureau wins Amnesty Digital Media award
June 2, 2011 | by | Comments Off
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The Bureau awarded the Digital media prize at 2011 Amnesty Awards.

Bureau in the Press

Press coverage of the Bureau’s Bell Pottinger investigation
December 6, 2011 | by | Comments Off
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Global coverage for the Bureau's investigation into Bell Pottinger.

Democracy Now! interviews Bureau reporter
November 9, 2011 | by | Comments Off
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Pratap Chatterjee speaks to Democracy Now! about CIA-led US covert drone war.