Jon Ungoed-Thomas

Senior Labour figures in opposition pledged justice for the nuclear test veterans, but those still alive are still waiting for a proper compensation scheme as implemented in other countries.

Nuclear test veterans hope for justice as secret files are released bit.ly/49eGWYu

A great report on the Merlin files release by the Observer. observer.co.uk/news/national/…

Millions paid out to keep Shetland windfarm idle – even in a gale @JonUngoedThomas reports that Operator SSE Renewables is paid £10m a year to turn off 103 turbines as national grid lacks transmission capacity bit.ly/4trGq1k

The wealthy haven of Martha's Vineyard is the backdrop for a new photo of Epstein's buddies Mandelson and Mountbatten-Windsor The first unearthed image of the convicted paedophile with his two friends looking uneasy will intensify scrutiny on them, writes @JonUngoedThomas bit.ly/4722Jl3

Inside the Mandelson appointment scandal Newly released files show officials flagged reputational risks before Peter Mandelson was appointed ambassador to Washington, prompting fresh scrutiny of Keir Starmer’s judgement, writes @JonUngoedThomas bit.ly/4dixMgb

Andrew’s daughter steps down from anti-slavery charity as Epstein scandal spreads bit.ly/4sCc9fn

‘I’m trying to orchestrate this from behind the scenes. I can’t be seen to be upfront on this’ @AlexiMostrous and @JonUngoedThomas uncover the Epstein files which detail ‘Andrew for access’ plans of his ultra-wealthy friends bit.ly/3ZDHyl3

After he was released from jail, Jeffrey Epstein approved the formation of a firm to exploit Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's access when he was a trade envoy. It was set up by an aide and named Witan, named after the council which advised Anglo-Saxon kings. observer.co.uk/news/national/…

Epstein files detail ‘Andrew for access’ plans of his ultra-wealthy friends bit.ly/4bXz13W

Andrew’s emails shoot down his Newsnight claim to have cut ties with Epstein Despite what he told the BBC, a new year greeting and a confidential briefing reveal his links with Epstein were far from over, writes @JonUngoedThomas bit.ly/3MdeA8A

‘She took pictures of everything.’ Ghislaine Maxwell ‘took artistic pornographic photos’ of Epstein victims, @JonUngoedThomas reports bit.ly/3LOth1L

More than 40 fostering agencies providing homes for vulnerable children in England bought up by private equity firms since 2015, with many passed from one equity firm to another in hunt for profits. observer.co.uk/news/national/…

Private equity owns lion’s share of children’s foster services in England, ‘bleeding the sector of money’. Profits margins of 19%. Money extracted in interest payments, intragroup charges. Children suffer. Ban profit-taking entities from foster services. observer.co.uk/news/national/…

Civil war at Oxfam: board trustee files whistleblowing complaint with Charity Commission over "brutal" ousting of chief executive. observer.co.uk/news/national/…

Extraordinary story of the Yorkshire laundromat, with Observer confirming three of those convicted are on the run. observer.co.uk/news/national/…

A Bradford jeweller, £266m in cash, Suitcases of dirty money turned into gold. Now three convicted men have vanished. @JonUngoedThomas on one of Britain’s biggest money-laundering schemes worked: bit.ly/3MUo20z

“It is astounding that private equity companies are making huge profits from a system that has left families desperate for the very basic level of support their children need" @JonUngoedThomas on the private schools charging councils £250k for each Send pupil bit.ly/4pD6l49

The tenants forced to pay for their richer neighbours’ gyms. Residents in affordable flats in south London were barred from the premium facilities their costly service charges were paying for, writes @JonUngoedThomas. bit.ly/44LAdCN

Thanks to @JonUngoedThomas and @ObserverUK for reporting. A great victory for Pete and other residents. As we point out, this abuse is endemic and across all landlord types - private, council, and housing association. @SteveReedMP as new Secretary of State for housing, it is time to get a grip on this colossal financial exploitation. Will you meet us to discuss? observer.co.uk/news/national/…