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Chime profits fall in wake of Bureau sting

May 10th, 2012 by
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Lord Bell’s PR company suffers a surprise slide in revenues.


The inside track: how lobbyists have helped launder Bahrain’s reputation

April 20th, 2012 by | 1 Comment
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As the F1 gets underway, here’s a who’s who of the kingdom’s spinners.


Bell Pottinger exposed in plans to hijack ‘people’s petitions’

April 10th, 2012 by
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Lobbyist’s memo offers to help clients shape EU law – despite ban on business involvement.


PRCA clears Bell Pottinger of exaggeration and improper influence

April 10th, 2012 by
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The PR watchdog exonerates Bell Pottinger without fully examining the evidence.


Campaigners and lobbyists lambast register plans

March 15th, 2012 by | 1 Comment
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Criticism over plans to exclude in-house lobbyists from a statutory register in parliament.


Bureau Recommends: Azerbaijan president gets a PR boost

January 27th, 2012 by
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Private Eye claims Bell Pottinger has a new client.


Analysis: Cameron’s light of transparency on lobbying is too dim

January 20th, 2012 by
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Consultation document on lobbying register falls a long way short of PM’s promise.


Bureau Recommends: Taxpayers foot the bill for banks’ lobbying

January 11th, 2012 by
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How bailed-out banks RBS and Lloyds employ PR firms using taxpayers’ money.


Lobbyist group calls for statutory register following Bureau revelations

December 9th, 2011 by
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Public Relations Consultants Association calls for statutory register ‘without delay’.


Bell Pottinger targeted campaigner on Wikipedia

December 8th, 2011 by | 4 Comments
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Lobbying firm adds criticism into Wikipedia page of campaigner.


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