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Emily Wilson
@EmilyWilsonUK
Editor, Bureau Local, Bureau of Investigative Journalism. Fmr Channel 4 News and BBC. Scot, mother, wife of harmonica player.
UK and Irelandthebureauinvestigates.com/localJoined September 2010
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Emily Wilson
@EmilyWilsonUK
Thurrock Council halts all non-essential spending after announcing it can’t balance its books. Wondering where the #missingmillions have gone? So are we. Read our
@bureaulocal
investigation which exposed the unravelling scandal, by
@Gareth_Davies09
thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2022-0
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BBC Essex
@BBCEssex
Thurrock Council issues S114 notice of financial distress bbc.in/3jhkoPD
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Rozina Breen
@RozieBreen
Hugely excited f/ the launch of our new
@TBIJ
pilot. Inclusive, diverse & one that puts communities at the heart of investigations ~ equipping them to commission & shape the journalism & leaving a legacy of learning for others to access. Led b/ the phenomenal
@rachelhamada
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The Bureau Local
@bureaulocal
NEW: Over the next year we will run a pilot exploring Community-Led Investigations - investigative journalism that is guided by communities experiencing injustice, from start to finish🌱 Find out more: thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2023-02-0
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Chrissie Giles (she/her)
@christinagiles
For #WorldCancerDay,
@rosafurneaux
talks us through the latest from
@tbij
's global health work 🧵 Join us on Wed 15th for a free, live discussion to learn more and ask qu crowdcast.io/c/zcos46zbizqx
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Rosa Furneaux
@rosafurneaux
Tomorrow is World Cancer Day, so let me tell you about this small box. It has sat quietly on my desk for many months. Inside is a glass vial containing a drug called asparaginase — and a story about how a useless and dangerous childhood cancer medicine flooded the world.
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Vicky Gayle
@vi_gayle
I don't do my job for recognition but hugely appreciate being part of this list. Respect to all the reporters whose work has contributed to changing laws and policies.
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End Fuel Poverty Coalition
@EndFuelPoverty
These journalists made PPM change happen: @sarahirwilson who first got hold of warrant data @BigIssue @deankirby_ who’s work has been relentless @theipaper @vi_gayle @TBIJ who dug out smart meters data @pmorganbentley @thetimes undercover sting was the final proof needed (3/4)
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@EmilyWilsonUK
“These are pilot studies and the courts could still beat a retreat. But there is now a welcome consensus that some sunlight in the courtroom can only ultimately benefit children.” ⁦
@thetimes
⁩ leader on #familycourts #openjustice
thetimes.co.uk
The Times view on easing reporting restrictions: Children in Court
GETTY IMAGESBad courtroom decisions with profound effects on the lives of children have been covered up by onerous and outdated reporting restrictionsThe cloak
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Franz Wild
@wildfranz
Journalists - who's been the target of abusive legal threats?
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SRA
@sra_solicitors
We are currently investigating a number of cases where law firms might have been involved in abusive litigation, including SLAPPs. If you think you might have been targeted by potential abusive litigation you should read our advice on this. bit.ly/3YdLwhF
SLAPPs and abusive litigation Solicitors should not get involved in abusive litigation on behalf of their clients - including strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs). We want those who believe they have been a target of a SLAPP to report it to us.
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Press Gazette
@pressgazette
To help journalists navigate the new rules – and avoid being found in contempt of court – The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and freelance journalist Louise Tickle have teamed up to create a website laying out the do’s and don’ts under the pilot scheme
pressgazette.co.uk
New era for transparency in family court reporting begins with pilot scheme
Far more details may now be reported from certain family court cases following the launch on Monday of a new pilot scheme in three cities.
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The Bureau
@TBIJ
Judges in family courts have some of the greatest powers over our lives, but the process is shrouded in secrecy… But in a huge step forward, three courts in England and Wales are starting to lift the lid on the hidden process of family justice ⚖️ thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2023-01-3
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Gareth Davies
@Gareth_Davies09
This is a significant step towards opening up the family court process. Huge credit to
@louisetickle
, who explains more about the pilot in Cardiff, Carlisle and Leeds in the link below. Proud that
@BureauLocal
is involved. A few additional thoughts of mine to follow
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@TBIJ
Judges in family courts have some of the greatest powers over our lives, but the process is shrouded in secrecy… But in a huge step forward, three courts in England and Wales are starting to lift the lid on the hidden process of family justice ⚖️ thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2023-01-3
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The Bureau Local
@bureaulocal
Calling reporters in Leeds, Cardiff and Carlisle, as well as anyone with an interest in #openjustice Three family courts in England and Wales are taking part in a pilot which will help journalists shed light on what are often opaque and secretive hearings. Read more below ⬇️
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The Bureau
@TBIJ
Judges in family courts have some of the greatest powers over our lives, but the process is shrouded in secrecy… But in a huge step forward, three courts in England and Wales are starting to lift the lid on the hidden process of family justice ⚖️ thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2023-01-3
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@EmilyWilsonUK
“The events of family courts are just as compelling as criminal trials. The public interest in scrutiny of state power is just as important.”
@louisetickle
on reporting family courts - see our new website for resources for reporters 👇
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@TBIJ
Judges in family courts have some of the greatest powers over our lives, but the process is shrouded in secrecy… But in a huge step forward, three courts in England and Wales are starting to lift the lid on the hidden process of family justice ⚖️ thebureauinvestigates.com/blog/2023-01-3
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Ashley Armstrong
@AArmstrong_says
Up until we broke this
@TheSun
story 2 weeks ago, revealing that Zahawi had coughed up a whopping sum to HMRC, Zahawi had been telling journalists questions about his tax affairs were “smears” and using lawyers to try and silence
@DanNeidle
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Ashley Armstrong
@AArmstrong_says
After months of scrutiny about Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs @TheSun can reveal the former Chancellor has agreed to pay several million pounds to HMRC to settle a dispute thesun.co.uk/news/21046397/
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Jack Shaw
@JackTShaw
Reading Thurrock's Medium Term Financial Strategy published today. They'll be able to set a balanced budget if the Government provides £182.5 million in financial assistance and they increase council tax by 4.99 per cent - though that may rise further. Discussions are ongoing.
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Simon Dedman
@SiDedman
BREAKING: #Thurrock Councils expects to receive £182.5million from the government in "exceptional financial support" for 2023/24. Council tax is proposed to increase by the max. 4.99%. BUT the budget papers released tonight hint they could be allowed to increase further.
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Emily Wilson
@EmilyWilsonUK
"Judges are currently being forced to perform functions which are properly the role of government by overseeing the search for suitable placements and by sanctioning ad hoc arrangements... because there is no placement available in the statutory scheme." - Sir Andrew McFarlane
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Louise Tickle
@louisetickle
Here's the judgment judiciary.uk/judgments/5540
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Alice Woolley
@alicewoolley1
Blimey. The president of the family division called the education secretary to court. She refused to come. Shocking. Thanks,
@louisetickle
, for reporting on this
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Louise Tickle
@louisetickle
An utterly devastating and shaming judgment from the President of the family division on the dire plight of our most vulnerable and disturbed children, who need a secure placement, put simply, to save their lives. There aren't nearly enough. And the government doesn't care.
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Franz Wild
@wildfranz
If big banks weren't financing massive fossil fuel ventures, climate change would be a lot easier to tackle. But many of them very much are. This is a great chance to listen to the reporter who's uncovered hows banks aren't living up to the green pledges.
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The Bureau
@TBIJ
Have you signed up to our free online event yet? Join TBIJ reporter @jomoulds & CEO of @MMMoneyMatter Tony Burdon to ask *your* questions about big banks and their climate pledges 🌱 crowdcast.io/c/climatepledge
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