Watchdog to decide on advice disclosure
News Article 25 March 2005
An independent watchdog is deciding whether ministers can keep secret the attorney general's advice on the war on Iraq.
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FoI papers show Britain authorised arms bribes
Press Review 18 February 2005
Papers released under freedom of information laws have revealed how the British government secretly authorised bribes on arms sales.
Ministers slammed over secrecy rules
Press Review 17 February 2005
Ministers are under fire for ignoring a freedom of information ruling that they must reveal their private financial interests.
Howard seeks Home Office openness
News Article 11 February 2005
Michael Howard has urged the Home Office to release key documents relating to his time in charge of the department.
Treasury facing new information pressure
Press Review 11 February 2005
The FT has applied for an internal review of the Treasury's decision to delete several sections of its documents on "Black Wednesday" released earlier in the week under the Freedom of Information Act.
Full cost of Black Wednesday revealed
Press Review 10 February 2005
The spectre of Black Wednesday has returned to haunt the Conservatives.
ERM fiasco pushed Major to brink of resignation
News Article 10 February 2005
The publication of official figures putting the costs of Black Wednesday at £3.3 billion has prompted John Major to admit that he almost resigned when Sterling crashed out of the ERM.
Treasury blocking release of 'Black Wednesday' papers
News Article 9 February 2005
The Treasury is refusing to publish parts of documents giving details about "Black Wednesday", despite requests under the new Freedom of Information Act.
Ministers delay FoI diary decision
Press Review 8 February 2005
Ministers have delayed a decision on whether they should be forced to publish their diaries under the freedom of information laws.
Whitehall failing to free information
Press Review 2 February 2005
Government departments are struggling to cope with the Freedom of Information Act, claims the Times.
Official papers revealed under new information rules
News Article 4 January 2005
Thousands of previously classified government documents have been made public as a result of the Freedom of Information Act.
Falconer wants war advice kept secret
Press Review 4 January 2005
Lord chancellor Lord Falconer has indicated he could veto the release of potentially explosive legal advice from Lord Goldsmith, the attorney general, on whether
