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How Lobbyists Rewrote the Climate Bill Behind Closed Doors
Politics

How Lobbyists Rewrote the Climate Bill Behind Closed Doors

Internal documents obtained by Investigative News show fossil fuel lobbyists drafted key provisions of landmark legislation — weeks before it was introduced to parliament.

Marcus Webb·9 min read·September 11, 2026
The Minister Who Voted on Contracts Awarded to His Own Company
Politics

The Minister Who Voted on Contracts Awarded to His Own Company

A conflict of interest spanning four years went undetected — or unreported — by the parliamentary standards watchdog.

Sarah Okonkwo·8 min read·September 4, 2026
Dark Money: The Untraceable Donations Funding This Election
Politics

Dark Money: The Untraceable Donations Funding This Election

Electoral finance rules have failed to keep pace with the rise of opaque donor networks. We mapped where the money is coming from.

Priya Nair·11 min read·August 28, 2026
The Revolving Door Between the Regulator and the Industry It Oversees
Politics

The Revolving Door Between the Regulator and the Industry It Oversees

Fourteen of the last twenty senior appointments at the financial regulator went to former industry executives. We asked why.

Marcus Webb·7 min read·August 19, 2026
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