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Maldives’ new PR firm under fire

May 2nd, 2012 by | 18 Comments
Published in All Stories, Lobbying's Hidden Influence, The Bureau's Investigations, Top Stories

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New regime hires PR firm to put positive gloss on Maldives’ image.


Standards Commissioner to rule on Cayman lobbyist

April 17th, 2012 by
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Commissioner will decide if peer broke Lords Code of Conduct.


Lord Blencathra – in his own words

April 17th, 2012 by | 2 Comments
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Peer explains his role as a lobbyist for the Cayman Islands government.


Conservative peer hired as tax haven lobbyist

April 17th, 2012 by | 4 Comments
Published in All Stories, Carousel, Financial Lobby, Open Society

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Lord Blencathra represents the Cayman government in London.


PRCA clears Bell Pottinger of exaggeration and improper influence

April 10th, 2012 by
Published in Lobbying's Hidden Influence

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The PR watchdog exonerates Bell Pottinger without fully examining the evidence.


Analysis: Will Cochrane findings mean Tamiflu prescriptions dry up?

January 19th, 2012 by
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The Bureau asks whether a highly critical investigation into Tamiflu will make any difference.


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.


Chatham House’s independent expert is lobbyist

December 8th, 2011 by
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Lobbying links to respected foreign affairs think-tank.


Member of City of London Corporation helped pitch for ‘Uzbek’ business

December 8th, 2011 by
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PR firm calls in help to give its pitch ‘added credibility’.


PR Uncovered: What Bell Pottinger said

December 7th, 2011 by
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Read the highlights from the undercover meeting with Bell Pottinger executives.


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