UK ‘at risk of evolving into propaganda regime’ with unenforced FOI rules and official secrecy
Journalists interviewed for a study said failure to comply with FOI rules at public bodies is now "par for the…
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BBC FoI fight journalist: ‘In 100 years’ time historians will want to know why we didn’t have a Queen Diana’
Freelance says fight with the BBC a "test of the whole freedom of information process".
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Freedom of information in UK sinks to new low
Journalists are increasingly frustrated by failures in government compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.
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BBC wins legal fight to stop Press Gazette revealing cost of value-for-money report
The study, conducted by MTM, found UK households "underestimated" the value of the licence fee.
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‘Broken’ FoI system must be fixed to combat rising government secrecy, warn editors and MPs
More than 100 editors, celebrities and MPs have signed an open letter calling for stronger Freedom of Information (FoI) provisions…
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‘Important win for journalism’ as The Citizens wins right to challenge ‘Government by Whatsapp’
A non-profit group has won permission to challenge “Government by Whatsapp” in the High Court in what has been seen…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information facing closure threat
Freedom of Information has been under “constant attack” from policymakers since the legislation was passed 21 years ago according to…
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Government obfuscation has become ‘art form’ – MPs and journalists say Freedom of Information not working
Avoiding answering Freedom of Information requests has become a “political strategy in its own right” according to a Conservative MP…
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