Freedom of Information15 Feb 2026States working to cut delays as FOI requests soarThe government says the number and complexity of requests hit a record high in 2025. 15 Feb 20265 Feb 2026'I sat with my gun beside me at home after data breach', says officerThousands of PSNI staff had their names shared after an FOI request had been made and information was posted online. 5 Feb 20264 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 2025...
