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Ofcom revokes Press TV’s UK licence

January 20th, 2012 by | 5 Comments
Published in All Stories, Covert Drone War, Open Society

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Iranian broadcaster failed ‘to bring themselves into line’, says UK regulator.


Analysis: Former MPs – where are they now?

December 14th, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Lobbying Carousel, Lobbying's Hidden Influence, Open Society

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The former MPs who have parliamentary passes.


Members’ Passes explained

December 14th, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Lobbying Carousel, Lobbying's Hidden Influence, Open Society

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Why there is a need for transparency about former MPs’ passes.


Councils publishing signatures and National Insurance numbers online

November 28th, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Carousel, Open Society, The Bureau's Investigations

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Sensitive personal details unwittingly published by councils.


Analysis: Unhealthy friendships with Department of Health

November 25th, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Lobbying's Hidden Influence, Open Society

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Andrew Lansley’s special adviser worked for PR firm with food and health interests.


Gove aide given parliamentary pass while at New Schools Network

November 18th, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Carousel, Lobbying Carousel, Lobbying's Hidden Influence, Open Society

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Dominic Cummings given parliamentary access by Michael Gove when at free schools charity.


Lobbying debate to hear MP’s calls for industry clean-up

November 1st, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Carousel, Lobbying Carousel, Lobbying's Hidden Influence, Open Society

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MPs to debate lobbying, as questions are asked in the House about Eric Pickles’s five-star dinner.


Analysis: The Cummings and goings of Michael Gove’s special advisers

October 27th, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Carousel, Open Society

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The Bureau looks at the close network of Michael Gove’s special advisers.


Who is funding members of the Cabinet?

October 24th, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Carousel, Open Society, Tory Party Funding

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The Bureau analyses funding into private offices and cabinet ministers’ constituencies.


Gaping hole in rules lets Eric Pickles keep five-star business dinner ‘private’

October 22nd, 2011 by | 1 Comment
Published in All Stories, Lobbying's Hidden Influence, Open Society, Top Stories

Portraits of the Chairman of the Conservative Party Eric Pickles

The local government secretary does not declare dinner with top lobbyists and business chiefs.


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