The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
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The UK’s largest not-for-profit newsroom. Exposing injustice and sparking change 💪
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 👇
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?
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?
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
In 2022, a cocaine conspiracy and a damning corruption inquiry sent shockwaves through the British Virgin Islands
What went wrong? And has anything really changed?
Our reporter travelled to the BVI to find out 👉 bit.ly/4oHeyCS
What went wrong? And has anything really changed?
Our reporter travelled to the BVI to find out 👉 bit.ly/4oHeyCS
December 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM
In 2022, a cocaine conspiracy and a damning corruption inquiry sent shockwaves through the British Virgin Islands
What went wrong? And has anything really changed?
Our reporter travelled to the BVI to find out 👉 bit.ly/4oHeyCS
What went wrong? And has anything really changed?
Our reporter travelled to the BVI to find out 👉 bit.ly/4oHeyCS
But we want to empower more journalists to do this kind of reporting
That’s why we launched a mentoring programme this year
This is just one of the projects you could support us in funding 👉 bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
That’s why we launched a mentoring programme this year
This is just one of the projects you could support us in funding 👉 bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
But we want to empower more journalists to do this kind of reporting
That’s why we launched a mentoring programme this year
This is just one of the projects you could support us in funding 👉 bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
That’s why we launched a mentoring programme this year
This is just one of the projects you could support us in funding 👉 bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
Did you know we’re the only newsroom in the UK with a full-time family court reporter?
TBIJ’s Hannah Summers is one of the few reporters in England who regularly covers the family courts
TBIJ’s Hannah Summers is one of the few reporters in England who regularly covers the family courts
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Did you know we’re the only newsroom in the UK with a full-time family court reporter?
TBIJ’s Hannah Summers is one of the few reporters in England who regularly covers the family courts
TBIJ’s Hannah Summers is one of the few reporters in England who regularly covers the family courts
These are just a few examples of the reporting we’ve done recently, thanks to your support
We’ve now launched another crowdfunder – and for this week only all donations we receive via the Big Give platform will be doubled at no extra cost to you 👉https://bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
We’ve now launched another crowdfunder – and for this week only all donations we receive via the Big Give platform will be doubled at no extra cost to you 👉https://bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
December 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
These are just a few examples of the reporting we’ve done recently, thanks to your support
We’ve now launched another crowdfunder – and for this week only all donations we receive via the Big Give platform will be doubled at no extra cost to you 👉https://bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
We’ve now launched another crowdfunder – and for this week only all donations we receive via the Big Give platform will be doubled at no extra cost to you 👉https://bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
What are some of the recent investigations we've published thanks to your support?
Last year we raised £20,000 to fund our environment reporting
In the run up to Cop30 this year, we delivered a powerful package of investigations and stories 👇
Last year we raised £20,000 to fund our environment reporting
In the run up to Cop30 this year, we delivered a powerful package of investigations and stories 👇
December 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
What are some of the recent investigations we've published thanks to your support?
Last year we raised £20,000 to fund our environment reporting
In the run up to Cop30 this year, we delivered a powerful package of investigations and stories 👇
Last year we raised £20,000 to fund our environment reporting
In the run up to Cop30 this year, we delivered a powerful package of investigations and stories 👇
The documents we reviewed were released by a court as part of ongoing multi-district litigation
It alleges that platforms including TikTok, Meta, Google and Snapchat knowingly built addictive products that were harmful to children
It alleges that platforms including TikTok, Meta, Google and Snapchat knowingly built addictive products that were harmful to children
December 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The documents we reviewed were released by a court as part of ongoing multi-district litigation
It alleges that platforms including TikTok, Meta, Google and Snapchat knowingly built addictive products that were harmful to children
It alleges that platforms including TikTok, Meta, Google and Snapchat knowingly built addictive products that were harmful to children
In fact, Snapchat staff have repeatedly raised concerns about the risks to young users’ mental health posed by some of the platform’s key features
All of these features are still central to the app today
All of these features are still central to the app today
December 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In fact, Snapchat staff have repeatedly raised concerns about the risks to young users’ mental health posed by some of the platform’s key features
All of these features are still central to the app today
All of these features are still central to the app today
Nearly two thirds of 13 to 17-year-olds in the UK have a Snapchat profile according to Ofcom
We’ve gone through documents showing that some users have deeply unhealthy relationships with the platform – specifically concerning issues of addiction, anxiety and body image
We’ve gone through documents showing that some users have deeply unhealthy relationships with the platform – specifically concerning issues of addiction, anxiety and body image
December 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Nearly two thirds of 13 to 17-year-olds in the UK have a Snapchat profile according to Ofcom
We’ve gone through documents showing that some users have deeply unhealthy relationships with the platform – specifically concerning issues of addiction, anxiety and body image
We’ve gone through documents showing that some users have deeply unhealthy relationships with the platform – specifically concerning issues of addiction, anxiety and body image
We’ve now launched another crowdfunder – and for this week only, all donations we receive via the Big Give platform will be doubled at no extra cost to you 👉
bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
December 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We’ve now launched another crowdfunder – and for this week only, all donations we receive via the Big Give platform will be doubled at no extra cost to you 👉
bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
bit.ly/TBIJ-big-give
A key chicken supplier to Tesco, Nando’s and McDonald’s extracted more water than it should for meat processing purposes – prompting concerns about water shortages in parts of the UK
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A key chicken supplier to Tesco, Nando’s and McDonald’s extracted more water than it should for meat processing purposes – prompting concerns about water shortages in parts of the UK
This Christmas, help our independent newsroom keep publishing fact-checked investigations in 2026
Want to know the best part? Any donations we receive before Tuesday next week (December 9) will be doubled at no extra cost to you 👉https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS000006MWyfYAG
Want to know the best part? Any donations we receive before Tuesday next week (December 9) will be doubled at no extra cost to you 👉https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS000006MWyfYAG
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This Christmas, help our independent newsroom keep publishing fact-checked investigations in 2026
Want to know the best part? Any donations we receive before Tuesday next week (December 9) will be doubled at no extra cost to you 👉https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS000006MWyfYAG
Want to know the best part? Any donations we receive before Tuesday next week (December 9) will be doubled at no extra cost to you 👉https://donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS000006MWyfYAG
What makes us really different? Our work is led by the facts rather than political or corporate agendas – and our motivation is to drive change
We’re one of the only newsrooms in the UK with an in-house fact-checker and a team dedicated to making sure our work has an impact
We’re one of the only newsrooms in the UK with an in-house fact-checker and a team dedicated to making sure our work has an impact
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
What makes us really different? Our work is led by the facts rather than political or corporate agendas – and our motivation is to drive change
We’re one of the only newsrooms in the UK with an in-house fact-checker and a team dedicated to making sure our work has an impact
We’re one of the only newsrooms in the UK with an in-house fact-checker and a team dedicated to making sure our work has an impact
We believe good journalism should be accessible to everyone – so we don’t put our investigations behind paywalls or fill our website with ads
But our resources are limited and we need your support
That's why today we’re launching our Big Give Christmas crowdfunder
But our resources are limited and we need your support
That's why today we’re launching our Big Give Christmas crowdfunder
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We believe good journalism should be accessible to everyone – so we don’t put our investigations behind paywalls or fill our website with ads
But our resources are limited and we need your support
That's why today we’re launching our Big Give Christmas crowdfunder
But our resources are limited and we need your support
That's why today we’re launching our Big Give Christmas crowdfunder
We're partnering with the Tarbell Center for their 2026 AI Journalism Fellowship!
Apply here to become our next Tarbell Fellow 👉 www.tarbellcenter.org/fellowship
Apply here to become our next Tarbell Fellow 👉 www.tarbellcenter.org/fellowship
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We're partnering with the Tarbell Center for their 2026 AI Journalism Fellowship!
Apply here to become our next Tarbell Fellow 👉 www.tarbellcenter.org/fellowship
Apply here to become our next Tarbell Fellow 👉 www.tarbellcenter.org/fellowship
Scammers are using one of the world’s biggest freelance platforms to pose as real UK lawyers – using stolen registration numbers paired with AI-generated headshots
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Scammers are using one of the world’s biggest freelance platforms to pose as real UK lawyers – using stolen registration numbers paired with AI-generated headshots
Reform’s leading councillor in Portsmouth, George Madgwick recently argued that young people are overpaid – backing Nigel Farage’s call to reduce the minimum wage
But what he didn’t mention is that several tribunals found that some of his own companies have failed to pay wages and holiday pay
But what he didn’t mention is that several tribunals found that some of his own companies have failed to pay wages and holiday pay
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Reform’s leading councillor in Portsmouth, George Madgwick recently argued that young people are overpaid – backing Nigel Farage’s call to reduce the minimum wage
But what he didn’t mention is that several tribunals found that some of his own companies have failed to pay wages and holiday pay
But what he didn’t mention is that several tribunals found that some of his own companies have failed to pay wages and holiday pay