Category : Lobbying


Coal Industry Funded Attack Ads on Climate Candidates

Analysis of electoral disclosures reveals Coal Australia donated $5.4 million in 2024-25, with 94% of Australians for Prosperity's funding coming from the coal lobby to target Labor, Greens and teal independents.

Westminster's New York Office Under Scrutiny

Westminster's New York office is under scrutiny for its lobbying activities and spending, raising questions about transparency and effectiveness in international relations.

Trump team 'bullies' UK over trophy hunting ban

Donald Trump's Interior Secretary has written to the UK government urging it to scrap a planned ban on trophy hunting imports. Campaigners accuse the US of 'bullying' over a sovereign policy backed by 9 in 10 voters.

Ex-Senator Jon Kyl Announces Dementia Diagnosis

Former Republican Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona reveals a dementia diagnosis, prompting his withdrawal from public life. Read his emotional statement and reflect on his influential career.

US Tech Giants Woo Westminster in AI Influence Drive

Exclusive: From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley is hiring ex-ministers like George Osborne and Nick Clegg to shape UK policy and secure lucrative government contracts. Discover the growing influence of Big Tech in Westminster.

Two Lords Suspended in Lobbying Scandal

Peers Richard Dannatt and David Evans face lengthy suspensions from the House of Lords after a Guardian investigation exposed breaches of lobbying rules, raising serious questions about standards and the future of the unelected chamber.

British Museum ends tobacco sponsorship deal

The British Museum terminates its 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government pressure and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.

FEMA Acting Chief Departs After 6 Months

FEMA's acting chief, David Richardson, has left his post after only six months, marking further instability at the US disaster response agency. Discover the implications.

UK Government Uses Influencers to Reach Voters

The UK government is increasingly using social media influencers to communicate policy directly to the public, a strategy critics say avoids tough journalistic scrutiny. Discover how this new approach is reshaping political communication.

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