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We are looking into these barriers and want to hear from you if you've ever taken an employer to court or helped someone else to do so 👇
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“Media freedom is the most effective deterrent against corruption … the erosion of our basic right to report what’s happening is something that should concern everyone” – Franz Wild, TBIJ editor ✍️
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In response to our investigation, Glencore told us it follows best business practices in line with international standards, regularly tests the rivers in question, finding that they’re within safe limits, and delivers water to local communities at no cost
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HSBC promised in 2021 to stop funding companies that were increasing coal production following pressure from climate-conscious investors
But the bank’s funding of Glencore appears to be a direct breach of its pledge
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The Cerrejón mine has not only diverted streams that local communities rely on for water, but also pours contaminated water into them – according to the UN
Those living nearby have reported ill health due to the machinery being used round the clock
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HSBC promised in 2021 to stop funding companies that were increasing coal production following pressure from climate-conscious investors
But the bank’s funding of Glencore projects appears to be a direct breach of its pledge
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HSBC promised in 2021 to stop funding companies that were increasing coal production following pressure from climate-conscious investors
But the bank’s funding of Glencore projects appears to be a direct breach of its pledge
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Coal production doesn’t happen on its own, it requires funding
Our analysis of data from bank.green shows HSBC helped raised $1bn for Glencore – the company in charge of the Cerrejón operation as well as other harmful coal mining projects
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Now, campaigners hope to overturn Shropshire county council’s decision to approve planning permission for a new megafarm north of Shrewsbury
Charles Watson, chairman of River Action UK, gave us his thoughts 👇(4/4)
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Many of the recipients of this cash operate “megafarms” which have multiplied in the area in recent years
The chicken-farming industry has been widely blamed for polluting the River Wye, prompting a public outcry (3/4)
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At least £14m of public funds was paid out over a three-year period to farm operators in these counties surrounding the rivers: (2/4)
Herefordshire
Gloucestershire
Shropshire
Monmouthshire
Worcestershire
Powys
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Teleperformance denies these allegations. They said moderators earn much more than Ghana’s minimum wage and that it supports its employees.
Meta said its outsourcing partners are obliged to pay moderators above industry standards and offer support (4/4)
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Meta’s new content moderation operation was kept a closely guarded secret – that didn’t stop us …
We’ve uncovered one of the company’s new operations in Ghana – where moderators continue to struggle with poor mental health, low wages and actively being silenced (3/4)
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A suicide attempt, insomnia, threats – these are just some of the experiences reported by low-paid content moderators indirectly working for Meta’s Facebook and Instagram
Back when this operation was based in Kenya, Meta faced multiple lawsuits over rights violations (2/4)
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Bridges’ firm said his work for Rifaat was in full compliance with regulations and he had been given “credible information” contradicting the allegations
But our story raises questions about how easily bloody regimes can shift assets through the UK and its overseas territories
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A quarter of Syrians now live in extreme poverty and the recent implosion of the Assad regime has left the country in desperate need of cash
Despite the seizure of Rifaat al-Assad’s European properties in 2017, his money is yet to be returned to the Syrian people
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Despite these allegations, Mark Bridges helped manage millions for Rifaat al-Assad – at the same time as serving Elizabeth II as a private lawyer
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Rifaat al-Assad earned his nickname after allegedly playing a key role in the 1982 massacre of tens of thousands of Syrians at the city of Hama (he has always denied the charges)
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India and the US rely heavily on each other when it comes to medicine – but President Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports are shaking things up
We’re yet to see how it’ll play out 👇
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Since 2019, poorly made Indian cough syrup has led to the death of 100+ children in countries including Uzbekistan, Cameroon, and Gambia
Contaminated eye drops also killed and blinded patients in the US in 2023
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In February, we revealed how antivenoms made in India are being sold to sub-Saharan Africa – despite being ineffective against African snake bites
That same month, another report exposed how an Indian pharmaceutical company illegally exported opioids to West Africa
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India and the US rely heavily on each other when it comes to medicine – but President Trump’s plan to impose 25% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports are shaking things up
We’re yet to see how it’ll play out ...
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Since 2019, poorly made Indian cough syrup has led to the death of 100+ children in countries including Uzbekistan, Cameroon, and Gambia
Contaminated eye drops also killed and blinded patients in the US in 2023
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In February, we revealed how antivenoms made in India are being sold to sub-Saharan Africa – despite being ineffective against African snake bites
That same month, another report exposed how an Indian pharmaceutical company illegally exported opioids to West Africa
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Trade policy expert Helen Buckingham told us that not a single check was performed during this period
As a result, hundreds of people, including children, were poisoned by imported meat during a series of major salmonella outbreaks
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After the UK’s departure from the EU, Boris Johnson’s government announced that hygiene inspections on meat imports from Europe would begin in 2021
However these checks were repeatedly delayed and weren’t implemented until 2024
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New government guidelines in Uganda and Tanzania say young mothers should be allowed to continue their education, as long as certain conditions are met
But those fighting for change have had to come up against deeply-rooted beliefs and opposition from religious leaders
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One legal complaint we reviewed claimed that girls as young as 11 in Tanzania would get subjected to painful, non-consensual pregnancy testing in public school
Those found pregnant, even in cases of sexual abuse or incest, would be expelled – until recently
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Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancies of any region in the world, according to UN data
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Our green finance reporter breaks it down ✍️
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Check out the original investigation 🔗