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"The files' shocking details read like the extreme expression of the sexism that many of us are familiar with"
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February 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
"The files' shocking details read like the extreme expression of the sexism that many of us are familiar with"
Read the latest analysis piece from TBIJ's @eleanorrose87.bsky.social (link in the replies)
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NEW: Tens of thousands of vials have been pulled from shelves at the last minute because the country keeps buying dangerous drugs
Story link in the replies 👇
Story link in the replies 👇
February 12, 2026 at 12:38 PM
NEW: Tens of thousands of vials have been pulled from shelves at the last minute because the country keeps buying dangerous drugs
Story link in the replies 👇
Story link in the replies 👇
When Peter Mandelson was fighting to keep his job as US ambassador, a mysterious account was making favourable edits to his Wikipedia page
And when he was fired? The same account went into overdrive...
And when he was fired? The same account went into overdrive...
February 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM
When Peter Mandelson was fighting to keep his job as US ambassador, a mysterious account was making favourable edits to his Wikipedia page
And when he was fired? The same account went into overdrive...
And when he was fired? The same account went into overdrive...
Join the latest TBIJ Live on Wednesday 25th February – we'll be discussing how we investigated a Sri Lankan influencer who made money from anti-migrant Facebook pages aimed at Brits
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February 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Join the latest TBIJ Live on Wednesday 25th February – we'll be discussing how we investigated a Sri Lankan influencer who made money from anti-migrant Facebook pages aimed at Brits
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BREAKING: An email sent by Peter Mandelson shows the former politician recommending a holiday home for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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February 7, 2026 at 7:27 AM
BREAKING: An email sent by Peter Mandelson shows the former politician recommending a holiday home for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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NEW: After a string of failures, what next for the ‘crackdown’ on SLAPPs?
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What next for the ‘crackdown’ on SLAPPs?
Analysis: Until lawyers are barred from sending out empty threats on behalf of mega-rich clients, free speech remains in danger
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February 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
NEW: After a string of failures, what next for the ‘crackdown’ on SLAPPs?
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Seven years ago, TBIJ exposed a loophole that lets polluting farms operate without scrutiny. Now it may finally be closed – leaving winners and losers
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Government considers tougher rules for cattle megafarms
Seven years ago we exposed a loophole that lets polluting farms operate without scrutiny. Now it may finally be closed – leaving winners and losers
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February 5, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Seven years ago, TBIJ exposed a loophole that lets polluting farms operate without scrutiny. Now it may finally be closed – leaving winners and losers
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The businessman whose shady deals helped bankrupt an Essex council has been warned he is “far from off the hook” – Thurrock council has admitted that the scandal could cost the public £200m
Thurrock chasing Liam Kavanagh over £200m solar scandal
Council is actively pursuing businessman who pocketed millions after failed investments
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February 3, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The businessman whose shady deals helped bankrupt an Essex council has been warned he is “far from off the hook” – Thurrock council has admitted that the scandal could cost the public £200m
We’ve been reporting on the health impacts from Israel’s campaign of attacks on Gaza
The bombardment has been so severe that bomb injuries already affect almost the entire population
And they will create serious issues for the region’s weakened health system for years to come
The bombardment has been so severe that bomb injuries already affect almost the entire population
And they will create serious issues for the region’s weakened health system for years to come
January 30, 2026 at 5:27 PM
We’ve been reporting on the health impacts from Israel’s campaign of attacks on Gaza
The bombardment has been so severe that bomb injuries already affect almost the entire population
And they will create serious issues for the region’s weakened health system for years to come
The bombardment has been so severe that bomb injuries already affect almost the entire population
And they will create serious issues for the region’s weakened health system for years to come
A social media ban for under-16s would be popular. But would it actually help?
Our Big Tech editor James Clayton shares his thoughts 👇
Our Big Tech editor James Clayton shares his thoughts 👇
January 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM
A social media ban for under-16s would be popular. But would it actually help?
Our Big Tech editor James Clayton shares his thoughts 👇
Our Big Tech editor James Clayton shares his thoughts 👇
A social media ban for under-16s would be popular
But would it actually help?
But would it actually help?
A social media ban for under-16s would be popular. But would it…
A proposed ban is looking increasingly likely – yet it would come with tricky implications
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January 27, 2026 at 11:10 AM
A social media ban for under-16s would be popular
But would it actually help?
But would it actually help?
It is illegal to run a children’s home that isn’t registered with Ofsted
Yet local councils are increasingly reliant on such placements – and use your money to fund them
Yet local councils are increasingly reliant on such placements – and use your money to fund them
Illegal children’s homes: company that let child sleep on floor…
Ofsted suspended GMT after visiting a dilapidated and unsafe home. Yet its operators are still providing care for vulnerable children
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January 23, 2026 at 12:22 PM
It is illegal to run a children’s home that isn’t registered with Ofsted
Yet local councils are increasingly reliant on such placements – and use your money to fund them
Yet local councils are increasingly reliant on such placements – and use your money to fund them
As global attention is directed elsewhere and Gaza slips from the headlines, journalists remain on the front lines
At least 11 Palestinians, including three journalists, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health
At least 11 Palestinians, including three journalists, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health
January 21, 2026 at 4:24 PM
As global attention is directed elsewhere and Gaza slips from the headlines, journalists remain on the front lines
At least 11 Palestinians, including three journalists, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health
At least 11 Palestinians, including three journalists, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health
🚨 Are you a creative fundraiser who can show how powerful journalism changes the world? We're #hiring!
Salary: £43-48k
Location: London (hybrid)
Deadline: 10am on Monday 2 February 2026
Salary: £43-48k
Location: London (hybrid)
Deadline: 10am on Monday 2 February 2026
We’re hiring! Apply to be our Fundraising Manager
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January 19, 2026 at 10:50 AM
🚨 Are you a creative fundraiser who can show how powerful journalism changes the world? We're #hiring!
Salary: £43-48k
Location: London (hybrid)
Deadline: 10am on Monday 2 February 2026
Salary: £43-48k
Location: London (hybrid)
Deadline: 10am on Monday 2 February 2026
A new report has revealed the shocking number of vulnerable kids being sent by local councils to live in illegal children’s homes
Nearly 800 children were placed in illegal accommodation across England in 2024, staying for an average of six months each
Nearly 800 children were placed in illegal accommodation across England in 2024, staying for an average of six months each
New report reveals shocking prevalence of illegal children’s homes
Hundreds of vulnerable children are being sent to stay in unregulated homes – and for months at a time
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January 16, 2026 at 9:44 AM
A new report has revealed the shocking number of vulnerable kids being sent by local councils to live in illegal children’s homes
Nearly 800 children were placed in illegal accommodation across England in 2024, staying for an average of six months each
Nearly 800 children were placed in illegal accommodation across England in 2024, staying for an average of six months each
Wikipedia was created 25 years ago, today – since then it’s become the largest collection of relatively reliable knowledge in history
But how vulnerable is it to those willing to pay top dollar to polish their reputations? And how do British PR firms help them do it?
But how vulnerable is it to those willing to pay top dollar to polish their reputations? And how do British PR firms help them do it?
January 15, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Wikipedia was created 25 years ago, today – since then it’s become the largest collection of relatively reliable knowledge in history
But how vulnerable is it to those willing to pay top dollar to polish their reputations? And how do British PR firms help them do it?
But how vulnerable is it to those willing to pay top dollar to polish their reputations? And how do British PR firms help them do it?
As one of the top sources of AI training data, the rich and powerful are eager for Wiki pages to cast them in the best light
Volunteer editors are great at disrupting this – but demand for 'Wikilaundering' has never been higher
And one British PR firm turned it into an exclusive service👇
Volunteer editors are great at disrupting this – but demand for 'Wikilaundering' has never been higher
And one British PR firm turned it into an exclusive service👇
London PR firm rewrites Wikipedia for governments and billionaires
Founded by Keir Starmer’s comms chief, Portland helps rich clients ‘protect their reputation’ – with a shady, off-the-books service
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January 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
As one of the top sources of AI training data, the rich and powerful are eager for Wiki pages to cast them in the best light
Volunteer editors are great at disrupting this – but demand for 'Wikilaundering' has never been higher
And one British PR firm turned it into an exclusive service👇
Volunteer editors are great at disrupting this – but demand for 'Wikilaundering' has never been higher
And one British PR firm turned it into an exclusive service👇
The UK’s immigration reforms are harming victims of modern slavery, according to new research by a leading anti-slavery charity
The report found that the government’s “growing culture of disbelief” in victims has made it much harder for them to be identified and protected
The report found that the government’s “growing culture of disbelief” in victims has made it much harder for them to be identified and protected
UK immigration law has helped modern slavery thrive, says damning…
New findings point to a ‘growing culture of disbelief’ within government towards victims of trafficking
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January 14, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The UK’s immigration reforms are harming victims of modern slavery, according to new research by a leading anti-slavery charity
The report found that the government’s “growing culture of disbelief” in victims has made it much harder for them to be identified and protected
The report found that the government’s “growing culture of disbelief” in victims has made it much harder for them to be identified and protected
Did you know the UK government has granted fossil fuel companies a licence to drill here?
January 14, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Did you know the UK government has granted fossil fuel companies a licence to drill here?
🚨 Are you a creative fundraiser who can show how powerful journalism changes the world?
We’re looking for someone with energy and imagination who can demonstrate our impact and build strong relationships with funders
Salary: £43-48k
Location: London (hybrid)
We’re looking for someone with energy and imagination who can demonstrate our impact and build strong relationships with funders
Salary: £43-48k
Location: London (hybrid)
We’re hiring! Apply to be our Fundraising Manager
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January 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
🚨 Are you a creative fundraiser who can show how powerful journalism changes the world?
We’re looking for someone with energy and imagination who can demonstrate our impact and build strong relationships with funders
Salary: £43-48k
Location: London (hybrid)
We’re looking for someone with energy and imagination who can demonstrate our impact and build strong relationships with funders
Salary: £43-48k
Location: London (hybrid)
To Venezuelans, the motive of president Nicolás Maduro's abduction last week is obvious
But Trump’s sudden willingness to pursue these ends using military aggression could mark the start of a worrying new era – and the implications go way beyond Venezuela’s borders
But Trump’s sudden willingness to pursue these ends using military aggression could mark the start of a worrying new era – and the implications go way beyond Venezuela’s borders
January 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
To Venezuelans, the motive of president Nicolás Maduro's abduction last week is obvious
But Trump’s sudden willingness to pursue these ends using military aggression could mark the start of a worrying new era – and the implications go way beyond Venezuela’s borders
But Trump’s sudden willingness to pursue these ends using military aggression could mark the start of a worrying new era – and the implications go way beyond Venezuela’s borders
A mother and a son will finally be reunited for Christmas – six years after he was taken away on the recommendation of an unregulated psychologist
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Mother and son reunited for Christmas six years after ‘draconian’…
Boy was taken from his mother’s care as nine-year-old on advice of unregulated expert Melanie Gill
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December 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A mother and a son will finally be reunited for Christmas – six years after he was taken away on the recommendation of an unregulated psychologist
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"Residents complained that they had little faith police reports would remain confidential, while officers told me that reluctance to testify made achieving convictions harder"
Reporter Ed Siddons' time investigating in the British Virgin Islands: www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Reporter Ed Siddons' time investigating in the British Virgin Islands: www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Small islands, big problems: my time in the BVI
In a place where everyone knows everyone, politics is shaped by social networks – and demands from London fall on deaf ears
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December 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Residents complained that they had little faith police reports would remain confidential, while officers told me that reluctance to testify made achieving convictions harder"
Reporter Ed Siddons' time investigating in the British Virgin Islands: www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Reporter Ed Siddons' time investigating in the British Virgin Islands: www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
NEW: UK regulator investigating bad cancer drugs revealed by TBIJ
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UK regulator investigating bad cancer drugs revealed by TBIJ
MHRA tells doctors it will look into shipments of failed drugs that were exported to UK
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December 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
NEW: UK regulator investigating bad cancer drugs revealed by TBIJ
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BREAKING: Carter-Ruck lawyer cleared of all wrongdoing in her work for billion-dollar crypto scam
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Carter-Ruck lawyer cleared of all wrongdoing in her work for…
Tribunal goes as far as to praise the professionalism of Claire Gill, who had been accused of threatening a whistleblower
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December 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
BREAKING: Carter-Ruck lawyer cleared of all wrongdoing in her work for billion-dollar crypto scam
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