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Journalists Who Cover Transparency International UK
Phoebe Cooke
Phoebe Cooke is a freelance journalist based in London.
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Hydrogen Lobby Sets Sights On Labour Party
Hydrogen lobbyists are targeting the Labour Party, anticipating its victory in the next general election. Beyond2050, a PR agency representing major gas distributors, is coordinating a 'Hydrogen Zone' at both Labour and Conservative party conferences. Critics argue that promoting hydrogen for home heating is a distraction from more effective climate solutions like insulation and heat pumps. The article highlights concerns over industry influence on policy-making and the potential delay in tackling climate change.
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Dominic Culverwell
Dominic Culverwell is a journalist based between Berlin and Kyiv. Politics, business, economics, banking, conflict, culture. Bylines- Financial Times, Radio Free Europe, EuroNews, bne IntelliNews, New Eastern Europe, EYESORE.
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Ukrainian businesses list corruption, lack of control over public funds as top concerns in reconstruction
The article by Dominic Culverwell focuses on the concerns of Ukrainian businesses and citizens regarding corruption and the mismanagement of funds in the country's reconstruction process post-war. Kseniia Goldovska, a Ukrainian entrepreneur, expresses her worries about investment theft and the importance of attracting foreign investment while maintaining transparency. Transparency International's report highlights that corruption is a major fear for Ukrainians, more so than the resumption of hostilities. The USA and EU have conditioned financial aid on Ukraine's execution of reforms. The Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in London saw international leaders pledging billions for Ukraine's recovery, with the World Bank estimating significant damages and immediate recovery costs. Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal introduced the DREAM system to ensure transparency in reconstruction projects. The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is also focusing on transparency to gain trust and donations. President Zelenskyy has shown support for anti-corruption measures, with recent appointments in SAPO and NABU and actions against corrupt individuals. Despite the challenges, there is optimism for improvement in corruption levels and a cultural shift towards lawful behavior among citizens.
Peter Geoghegan
Peter Geoghegan is a journalist based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. His work has appeared in a wide range of newspapers and broadcast outlets including BBC Radio 4, CBC, RTE, ABC, the Guardian, the Times Literary Supplement, the Scotsman, the Irish Times, the Times Higher Education, RTE, the London ...
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Jobs Completed 4
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Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm behind think tank pushing PFI 2.0
Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm, Global Counsel, is linked to the Future Governance Forum, a think tank advocating for the reintroduction of private finance initiatives (PFI) in the UK. The think tank, with ties to Labour, is pushing for controversial PFI deals to finance public infrastructure, despite past criticisms of PFI's cost-effectiveness. The article highlights potential conflicts of interest, as Global Counsel's staff hold positions in both the lobbying firm and the think tank. Transparency campaigners express concerns over the blurred lines between lobbying and policy influence. The National Audit Office's report on conflicts of interest in the UK government underscores the ongoing challenges in managing such issues.
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Sébastien Gobert
Sébastien Gobert is a journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Co-founder of the Daleko-Blisko Collective of independent journalists - ****
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In Ukraine, the end of the oligarchs? Although they have lost their luster, 'they are extremely creative and adapt quickly'
The article discusses the decline of Ukrainian oligarchs, particularly Rinat Akhmetov, amid ongoing reforms and the Russian invasion. Akhmetov's decision to divest his media assets is seen as a significant shift in state-business relations, influenced by Ukraine's EU candidacy and the war. Despite losses, oligarchs remain adaptable. Corruption persists, but ongoing discussions and actions by anti-corruption bodies indicate progress. The article highlights the challenges and resilience in Ukraine's fight against corruption and the influence of oligarchs.
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Tim Gosling
Tim Gosling is a journalist, editor and analyst based in the Czech Republic. He covers politics, business, current affairs and football across Central & Eastern Europe. Regular bylines for Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, Foreign Policy, Politico, The Times. He provides political and economic analysis ...
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Democracy Digest: From NATO to Czech President; from Slovak President to NATO?
The article discusses various political and economic developments in Eastern Europe. Slovak President Zuzana Caputova is considered a potential candidate for NATO's next secretary-general. Hungary is criticized for its high corruption levels under Viktor Orban's government, which has faced backlash from both domestic and international figures. Croatia is set to pay Hungarian energy company MOL Group $235 million following an arbitration ruling. Poland records its lowest birth rate since World War II, and PKN Orlen faces multiple scandals, including irregular asset sales and intelligence service involvement. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki demands a rollback of recent train ticket price hikes.
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Joe Lo
Joe Lo is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom who is available to cover any event in London but specialises in politics and football.
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Revealed: How Britain First Disguised the Source of a £200,000 Donation
The far-right Britain First party used a shell company to obscure the source of £200,000 in donations in 2016, raising concerns among transparency campaigners and political figures. The Electoral Commission found that the donations came from Albion Promotions, a company set up by Britain First's deputy leader Jayda Fransen, which was later dissolved. Critics argue that this case highlights significant loopholes in electoral law that allow for undisclosed political donations. Calls for reform and greater transparency have been echoed by various organizations and political figures, emphasizing the need to close these loopholes to protect democratic processes.
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Aliide Naylor
British journalist, editor, and researcher. Work published in the Guardian, POLITICO Europe, New Statesman, Vice, The Moscow Times, and New Eastern Europe. Now primarily in London/Baltics but open to Russia-based commissions with the appropriate arrangements.
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Jobs Completed 1
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Zelensky dismisses Ukraine’s defence minister Oleksii Reznikov
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov and proposed Rustem Umerov, noted for his anti-corruption stance, as the replacement. Reznikov confirmed his resignation and may become Ukraine's ambassador to the UK. Zelensky's actions reflect his commitment to combating corruption, including firing regional military recruitment chiefs and planning legislation to classify corruption as treason. Ukraine is also developing a portal for anonymous corruption reporting. Transparency International ranks Ukraine 116th out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index.
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Dan Peleschuk
Dan Peleschuk is a freelance journalist in Kiev, Ukraine, covering politics and society in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
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Ukraine steps up wartime anti-graft push with payouts for whistle-blowers
Ukraine has intensified its anti-corruption efforts amid the ongoing war with Russia by offering financial rewards to whistle-blowers. Businessman Yevhen Shevchenko and a defense ministry official are among the first to receive state payouts for exposing corruption, a move seen as crucial for Ukraine's EU membership aspirations. The initiative, which includes a new online portal for anonymous reporting, aims to change public perceptions of corruption and encourage more citizens to report wrongdoing. Despite improvements in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, corruption remains a significant challenge in Ukraine.
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Graham Stack
Graham Stack is a journalist based in Berlin, Germany.
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Poroshenko Tied to Airline that May Have Helped Yanukovych Cronies Flee
A secretive VIP jet charter business, Business Airlines, appears closely linked to the business empire of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The airline, which may have helped officials flee Ukraine during the collapse of Viktor Yanukovych's government, is connected to Poroshenko through a web of offshore corporations and long-time associates. Investigations reveal that Business Airlines and its offshore affiliate, Intraco Management Ltd., have engaged in complex financial maneuvers to hide ownership and reduce taxes. The airline's operations, including flights for top Yanukovych officials and connections to Poroshenko's businesses, raise questions about the extent of Poroshenko's involvement and the potential for illicit activities.
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Dmitry Velikovsky
Dmitry Velikovsky is a journalist based in Moskva, Russia.
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Unsafe for Scrutiny: How the misuse of the UK’s financial and legal systems to facilitate corruption undermines the freedom and safety of investigative journalists around the world
The Foreign Policy Centre's publication 'Unsafe for Scrutiny' discusses the UK's role in facilitating international financial crime and corruption and its impact on media freedom. It also addresses London's status as a libel capital and the use of legal threats against journalists. The report, edited by Susan Coughtrie, includes contributions from various investigative journalists and advocates, and was launched with a webinar on International Anti-Corruption Day. The project is supported by the Justice for Journalists Foundation.
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Anchal Vohra
Anchal Vohra is a Beirut-based TV and Print journalist. She is a freelance Correspondent for AJ English and a writer on the Middle east for Foreign Policy. She also contributes to the Times, the Atlantic, the Telegraph, the New Statesman, and Berlin Policy Journal. Ms Vohra has been Deutsche Welle ...
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Ukraine Is Still Too Corrupt to Join the West
Ukraine's ongoing battle with corruption, particularly within its defense sector, is a significant barrier to its aspirations of joining the European Union and NATO. Despite some progress and assistance from NATO and the EU, corruption remains pervasive, with top officials and institutions implicated. New procurement agencies and digital platforms like Diia aim to curb corruption, but substantial reforms are still needed. Political and legal oversight is deemed insufficient, and the judiciary's independence remains a concern. The international community, while supportive, remains cautious, emphasizing the need for Ukraine to take these reforms seriously to achieve its integration goals.
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Bruno Waterfield
Bruno Waterfield is Brussels correspondent for The Times. He has been reporting on European affairs for almost 20 years, first from Westminster and then from the capital of the EU. He reported for the Daily Telegraph from Brussels from 2007 to 2015.
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Marine Le Pen was convicted — yet few rulebreaking MEPs end up in court
Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing funds highlights the broader issue of financial misconduct within the European Parliament, where many MEPs settle irregularities internally without public scrutiny. Transparency campaigners criticize the parliament's lax attitude towards managing allowances, calling for stricter oversight. The article also references other high-profile cases, such as Nigel Farage's misspending and the Democratic Movement's embezzlement, suggesting a pattern of selective accountability.
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Alina Yanchur
Alina Yanchur is a journalist based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Interested in Data and Investigative journalism.
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How Anatoly Ternavskiy vanished from his companies' records to avoid sanctions
Anatoly Ternavskiy, a businessman with ties to the Belarusian regime, managed to avoid EU sanctions by using a network of offshore companies and intermediaries. Despite being blacklisted in 2012, Ternavskiy continued to operate through companies like Medesoil Trading and Univest-M, moving money and assets to evade restrictions. The investigation reveals his connections to various entities and individuals, including his daughter Natalia Ternavskaya and Swiss citizen Stephan Brunner, who facilitated these operations. The article highlights the complexities and loopholes in international sanctions enforcement.
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