Michael Goodier
@michaelgoodier.bsky.social
Journalist on the Guardian Data Projects team
London and Brighton
Ignore my silly posts
London and Brighton
Ignore my silly posts
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Exclusive: Lib Dems demand to know how HMRC child benefit crackdown got go ahead after data from pilot scheme shows high error rate, with 46% of those originally flagged as emigrated, living in the country.
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HMRC trial of child benefit crackdown wrongly suspected fraud in 46% of cases
Exclusive: Almost half of families flagged as emigrants based on Home Office travel data were still living in UK
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November 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Exclusive: Lib Dems demand to know how HMRC child benefit crackdown got go ahead after data from pilot scheme shows high error rate, with 46% of those originally flagged as emigrated, living in the country.
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"Home Office data suggests that recent immigrants are more likely to be working than British nationals and make higher wages than them."
✍️ Lauren Gilbert argues that migrants to the UK are net fiscal contributors, adding much more to the economy than they take out,
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✍️ Lauren Gilbert argues that migrants to the UK are net fiscal contributors, adding much more to the economy than they take out,
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Lower migration is bad news for the UK economy - UK in a changing Europe
Lauren Gilbert argues that migrants to the UK are net fiscal contributors, adding much more to the economy than they take out, and that the recent collapse in immigration will harm the UK's economic p...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"Home Office data suggests that recent immigrants are more likely to be working than British nationals and make higher wages than them."
✍️ Lauren Gilbert argues that migrants to the UK are net fiscal contributors, adding much more to the economy than they take out,
ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
✍️ Lauren Gilbert argues that migrants to the UK are net fiscal contributors, adding much more to the economy than they take out,
ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
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A London lawyer is demanding dozens of Sheffield homeowners pay £25k to buy the freehold off him - or face court action for covenant breaches
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A London lawyer is demanding dozens of Sheffield homeowners pay £25k to buy the freehold off him - or face court action for covenant breaches
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
the line has passed away. RIP u will live on forever. Cant believe it. I wanna run to u. Really cant believe this. @
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End of The Line: how Saudi Arabia’s Neom dream unravelled
Mohammed bin Salman’s utopian city was undone by the laws of physics and finance
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November 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
the line has passed away. RIP u will live on forever. Cant believe it. I wanna run to u. Really cant believe this. @
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A great opportunity in the US for a data journalist!
very exciting jobs up with the Guardian US today!!
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www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
We're hiring a data reporter and a graphics reporter to cover how the US government is deleting and altering important datasets. Please reach out with any questions!!
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www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...
We're hiring a data reporter and a graphics reporter to cover how the US government is deleting and altering important datasets. Please reach out with any questions!!
The Guardian US hiring Data Reporter, Deleted Data Project in New York, NY | LinkedIn
Posted 8:08:51 PM. The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A great opportunity in the US for a data journalist!
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Here are some emails from the MHCLG while Angela Rayner was DPM/Housing Secretary showing the department acting unlawfully by not treating an FOI request as "applicant blind" but instead seeking clearance from SpAds and the newsdesk on both my FOI and then an internal review.
!['Hi all
SpAds have cleared but want to make sure you're aware as the response is to a journalist.
Thanks,
You have been recently asked to contribute to the quality assurance for case IR2025/17432 by [redacted]'](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nmsza46b72z5ox2w4wykxvde/bafkreidzojcdbpnnvyguddg6pdph5rgkpmaiguyxcyfcbth3xbbhj2crv4@jpeg)
October 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Here are some emails from the MHCLG while Angela Rayner was DPM/Housing Secretary showing the department acting unlawfully by not treating an FOI request as "applicant blind" but instead seeking clearance from SpAds and the newsdesk on both my FOI and then an internal review.
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This is UK based, a great job with a great team!
We're looking for a new data viz person on our graphics desk to work closely with us in the data projects team!
Graphic Artist
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journ...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
This is UK based, a great job with a great team!
We're looking for a new data viz person on our graphics desk to work closely with us in the data projects team!
Graphic Artist
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journ...
workwithus.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
We're looking for a new data viz person on our graphics desk to work closely with us in the data projects team!
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Exc: High street slot machine shops pay bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose.
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High street slot machine shops pay staff bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose
Exclusive: MPs and campaigners condemn ‘appalling’ reward scheme for Merkur venue managers
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October 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Exc: High street slot machine shops pay bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose.
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NEW: Since October 2023, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has released dozens of 3D animations illustrating alleged Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian sites
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
October 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
NEW: Since October 2023, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has released dozens of 3D animations illustrating alleged Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian sites
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
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The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth
October 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth
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Immigrants and muslims bore the brunt of the most vicious posts: you can see some of them here👇
Facebook told us it had reviewed the three main groups analysed by the Guardian but that the content did not violate its hateful conduct policy.
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Facebook told us it had reviewed the three main groups analysed by the Guardian but that the content did not violate its hateful conduct policy.
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Far-right Facebook groups are engine of radicalisation in UK, data investigation suggests
Rioters were influenced by network that exposes hundreds of thousands of Britons to racist disinformation, Guardian research indicates
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September 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Immigrants and muslims bore the brunt of the most vicious posts: you can see some of them here👇
Facebook told us it had reviewed the three main groups analysed by the Guardian but that the content did not violate its hateful conduct policy.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Facebook told us it had reviewed the three main groups analysed by the Guardian but that the content did not violate its hateful conduct policy.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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I'm looking to speak to a UK renter aged 61-79 for a Guardian story who is happy to be photographed.
Please email on sammy.gecsoyler@theguardian.com to get in touch!
#journorequest
Please email on sammy.gecsoyler@theguardian.com to get in touch!
#journorequest
September 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I'm looking to speak to a UK renter aged 61-79 for a Guardian story who is happy to be photographed.
Please email on sammy.gecsoyler@theguardian.com to get in touch!
#journorequest
Please email on sammy.gecsoyler@theguardian.com to get in touch!
#journorequest
I have separate (not great) thoughts on the value of mid term MRP polls, but just on the vibe of this: it's interesting how political news reporting has increasingly adopted the tone and style of a weather forecast
Nigel Farage is on course to be prime minister, according to a new seat-by-seat YouGov poll which reveals the scale of Conservative implosion.
Sky's Sam Coates breaks down the poll ⬇️
Full story 🔗 trib.al/qxKZ2s0
Sky's Sam Coates breaks down the poll ⬇️
Full story 🔗 trib.al/qxKZ2s0
September 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I have separate (not great) thoughts on the value of mid term MRP polls, but just on the vibe of this: it's interesting how political news reporting has increasingly adopted the tone and style of a weather forecast
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In response to our reporting with @972mag.com, Microsoft has terminated Unit 8200’s access to cloud and AI technology used to operate an expansive surveillance system covering Gaza and the West Bank.
September 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
In response to our reporting with @972mag.com, Microsoft has terminated Unit 8200’s access to cloud and AI technology used to operate an expansive surveillance system covering Gaza and the West Bank.
Thinking of buying an e-bike for london commute (through cycle to work scheme). Anyone have any recommendations?
September 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Thinking of buying an e-bike for london commute (through cycle to work scheme). Anyone have any recommendations?
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DHS released new detention management stats last night, check out the top line numbers on @us.theguardian.com:
Since the inauguration:
210,000 arrests
216,000 deportations
59,000 currently in Ice detention
Since the inauguration:
210,000 arrests
216,000 deportations
59,000 currently in Ice detention
September 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
DHS released new detention management stats last night, check out the top line numbers on @us.theguardian.com:
Since the inauguration:
210,000 arrests
216,000 deportations
59,000 currently in Ice detention
Since the inauguration:
210,000 arrests
216,000 deportations
59,000 currently in Ice detention
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EXCLUSIVE: @bloomberg.com has obtained more than 100 previously undisclosed emails between UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein from 2005 through 2010 that reveal Mandelson's steadfast support for Epstein after Epstein was charged with sex crimes
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
UK Ambassador Told Epstein ‘I Think the World of You,’ Emails Reveal
Peter Mandelson, the prominent Labour politician who was named British ambassador to the US this year, expressed steadfast support and offered to discuss Epstein’s now-infamous 2008 case with his cont...
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September 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
EXCLUSIVE: @bloomberg.com has obtained more than 100 previously undisclosed emails between UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein from 2005 through 2010 that reveal Mandelson's steadfast support for Epstein after Epstein was charged with sex crimes
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
🎁 www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
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Leak exposes Washington Post boss Will Lewis’s role as secret adviser to Boris Johnson while PM
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Leak exposes Washington Post boss Will Lewis’s role as secret adviser to Boris Johnson while PM
Extensive meetings in 2022 between Lewis, then vice-chair of AP, and Johnson were not disclosed in transparency records
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September 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Leak exposes Washington Post boss Will Lewis’s role as secret adviser to Boris Johnson while PM
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ewwww ew ew ew ew that trump note
September 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
ewwww ew ew ew ew that trump note
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🚨New Research 🚨
Ahead of the release of Wave 30 of the BES Internet Panel, the team has examined Labour's decline since the 2024 GE.
Labour's support has splintered into mostly indecision or left-liberal parties, but they've also lost their few right-wing voters.
🧵⬇️
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Ahead of the release of Wave 30 of the BES Internet Panel, the team has examined Labour's decline since the 2024 GE.
Labour's support has splintered into mostly indecision or left-liberal parties, but they've also lost their few right-wing voters.
🧵⬇️
tinyurl.com/3m62exph
Looking for Labour’s lost voters - The British Election Study
www.britishelectionstudy.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🚨New Research 🚨
Ahead of the release of Wave 30 of the BES Internet Panel, the team has examined Labour's decline since the 2024 GE.
Labour's support has splintered into mostly indecision or left-liberal parties, but they've also lost their few right-wing voters.
🧵⬇️
tinyurl.com/3m62exph
Ahead of the release of Wave 30 of the BES Internet Panel, the team has examined Labour's decline since the 2024 GE.
Labour's support has splintered into mostly indecision or left-liberal parties, but they've also lost their few right-wing voters.
🧵⬇️
tinyurl.com/3m62exph
So if you're granted political asylum from a nasty regime, the regime can now target your family and the UK won't try and help?
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BREAKING: Yvette Cooper says she is suspending all applications to bring family members to the UK under the asylum system.
September 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
So if you're granted political asylum from a nasty regime, the regime can now target your family and the UK won't try and help?
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bsky.app/profile/paul...
the worst noise is when someone is eating crisps loudly behind me on the train. Sends shivers down my spine.
August 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
the worst noise is when someone is eating crisps loudly behind me on the train. Sends shivers down my spine.
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ICE plans to 6x its current budget for immigrant transportation and deportations. The money offers a potential windfall for a few contractors and charter airlines — some with close ties to the Trump campaign. Yet the system is already under strain, with significant concerns for detainees' safety: 🧵
The booming business of Trump’s deportation flights
Companies are jostling for billions of dollars to fly immigrant detainees out of the US
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August 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
ICE plans to 6x its current budget for immigrant transportation and deportations. The money offers a potential windfall for a few contractors and charter airlines — some with close ties to the Trump campaign. Yet the system is already under strain, with significant concerns for detainees' safety: 🧵