Lord Blencathra is cleared of breaching conduct code after lobbying for Cayman Islands.
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Profiting from injustice? The complex law suits that cost poor countries dearly
Lawyers fuel cases pitting multinationals against poor nations, report says.
Lobby exposé highlights ‘broken’ Appointments Committee
The ‘scandal waiting to happen’ that just keeps going.
Analysis: Deputy Mayor who lobbies for Big Finance
Is City Hall too close to the financial services sector at expense of wider business?
Foreign Office approved peer’s role as tax haven lobbyist
Despite potential conflict of interest Lord Blencathra’s role as lobbyist was approved.
Inside the City’s best-connected lobby group
TheCityUK offers its members privileged access to decision-makers.
How City lobby supported controversial Indian trade deal
A secret lobbying deal will ‘force’ Britain to allow access to thousands of Indian workers.
House of Bankers: 16% of Lords are paid by City firms
Lords a-leaping into positions within the financial services.
BBA’s ‘secret’ meetings with ministers
British Bankers’ Association’s meetings with government go undeclared and unreported.
Undeclared interests: Peers fail to register business roles
Lord Plumb fails to declare role as adviser to EU lobbying firm.
£4,500 to meet minister at Lords event
Only charities are allowed to fundraise from events held in the House of Lords.
Sliding doors and toilet parts launched in Lords
Historic rooms of House of Lords used to launch wide range of products.
David Cameron’s fundraiser faces investigation
Lord Fink’s American Express dinner referred to the watchdog.
Chamber of secrets: House of Lords exposed
The Bureau’s investigation into the House of Lords reveals peers’ undeclared interests.
House Rules: Peers cannot profit from sponsored events
The House of Lords has clear rules on the use of banqueting facilities.
House for hire: Lords used to wine and dine clients
Lord Stevens hosts event for private forensics firm in peers’ dining room.
Analysis: Lord Steel on the ‘Fankle’ over Lords reform
Lord Steel suggests there is a muddle over various attempts to reform the upper house.
Conservative Treasurer accused of breaking House of Lords rules
Lord Fink arranged Lords dinner as part of £6,000-a-head AmEx event.
