An exclusive investigation reveals how Senator David Pocock's ban from Parliament House's sports facility exposes deep concerns about political access and influence-peddling in Australian politics.
Groundbreaking investigation exposes how Hunter Biden leveraged political connections to protect Ukrainian energy giant Burisma from international pressure, raising serious questions about influence peddling.
Tech giant Google refuses to disclose whether it's lobbying the Trump administration about YouTube's potential inclusion in Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s, raising transparency concerns.
The shocking transformation of two sisters who escaped a religious cult to become influential political figures in the UK Parliament. Discover their dark past and remarkable rise to power.
Discover the surprising factors that shape political identity as Guardian readers share powerful personal stories about their journey to left or right-wing views.
Exclusive: Tony Blair's former right-hand man Jonathan Powell engages with Chinese officials while advising Labour's Bridget Phillipson on education policy, raising questions about foreign influence in British politics.
As France faces a profound crisis of political faith, experts warn that democratic collapse is no longer a distant threat but an imminent danger facing nations worldwide, including the UK.
Former PM Tony Blair and ex-deputy PM Nick Clegg hosted an intimate dinner giving tech executives direct access to Science Secretary Peter Kyle, raising questions about transparency in government-tech relations.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Qatar spent over $1.5 million hosting Trump administration officials at luxury hotels while pursuing key foreign policy objectives in Washington.
Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after failing to disclose payments from a Qatari-funded think tank while commenting on Middle Eastern affairs and Pentagon policy.
Former PM breached rules designed to prevent abuse of official connections for personal gain, according to ethics investigation that raises fresh questions about post-government conduct.
Exclusive: Former Nobel official discloses intense lobbying campaign to honour Donald Trump with prestigious peace award, raising questions about political influence on the committee.
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock faces parliamentary ban from sports club membership after failing to declare gambling industry ties, sparking debate over political integrity.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appoints former Microsoft executive Brad Smith as senior adviser on artificial intelligence, raising questions about tech giant influence in Whitehall.
Donald Trump's controversial campaign for the Nobel Peace Prize has spectacularly unravelled after aggressive lobbying efforts backfired, leaving the former US president off the final nomination list despite his supporters' relentless efforts.
Exclusive: Sportsbet executives attended a Labor fundraising dinner with government minister Stephen Jones, raising serious questions about political access for gambling interests despite mounting pressure to curb industry influence.
Progressive Democrat Katie Porter speaks out about corporate influence in politics after her Senate primary loss, vowing to continue fighting for economic justice in America.
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense Senate questioning over her controversial lobbying work for Donald Trump, revealing explosive details about political influence and ethical boundaries.
Exclusive: Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi confronted during intense Senate hearing about controversial lobbying activities and undisclosed foreign payments during Trump administration.
An explosive investigation exposes how media and business interests are deploying a familiar obstruction playbook to undermine Australia's emissions reduction goals, mirroring tactics used in climate policy battles worldwide.
Exclusive investigation reveals how former Trump administration figures allegedly violated lobbying laws while working to boost El Salvador's political interests in Washington.
Exclusive investigation reveals the US Department of Education automatically distributed anti-Trump talking points to Democratic voters, raising serious questions about political neutrality in government communications.
Pharmaceutical giants are launching an unprecedented legal assault against the UK government, threatening NHS access to vital medicines and putting patient care at risk in a battle over drug pricing.
Exclusive investigation reveals Scottish Labour offering exclusive meetings with senior politicians in exchange for substantial donations, raising serious questions about political integrity and access.
In a stunning corporate rebuke, advisory firm Global Counsel has revoked Peter Mandelson's shareholder privileges, escalating a major dispute over his public political interventions.
Exclusive: Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly lobbied on behalf of Russian oil giant Rosneft, sparking outrage and accusations of betraying UK's Ukraine stance.
Exclusive: Head of Secret Intelligence Service Richard Moore held undisclosed meeting with Labour peer Lord Mandelson, raising eyebrows across Westminster and security circles.
Explosive claims emerge that Tom Homan, Donald Trump's former border chief, allegedly solicited a bribe to influence immigration policy. The allegations, detailed in a new report, threaten to reignite debates over ethics and lobbying in US politics.
A prominent US Christian legal activist, closely linked to Donald Trump, is meeting UK politicians and faith leaders, sparking concerns about the export of American-style culture wars.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to address gambling industry leaders at private event while Treasury considers major tax reforms that could save sector billions. Critics question 'access and influence'.