Freedom of Information4 Nov 2025Council staff leavers overpaid £480k over 5 yearsWestminster Council says most overpayments occur when an employee leaves after the payroll cut-off date.4 Nov 202529 Oct 2025Financial ombudsman told to improve data handlingA response to a data access request "lacked clarity", a watchdog says.29 Oct 202523 Oct 2025Four years for council to answer 'simple question'Liverpool City Council is given a contempt of court warning over its handling of FOI requests.23 Oct 202515 Oct 2025'Culture of non-transparency' at city councilFigures show answering FOI requests on time has barely improved since a 2024 enforcement notice.15 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Police unit blocking FOI requests U-turns on promised reformsCampaigners call for an investigation into a unit within the National Police Chiefs' Council.1 Oct 202520 Sep 2025Islanders asked for views on new FOI lawJersey's assistant chief minister says the current law does not "cover all public bodies".20 Sep 20258 Aug 2025Council loses appeal over data request backlogBristol City Council has been criticised for failing to clear dozens of Freedom of Information requests.8 Aug 20258 Aug 2025Toxic air 'causing more child hospital admissions'An FoI found almost 114,000 children were taken to hospital or A&E in London last year.8 Aug 202526 Jun 2025Research reveals hotspots for yellow box finesAlmost £1m is generated from yellow box junction fines last year, new data shows.26 Jun 2025...
