France gives guillotine the chop – archive, 1981 Deputies vote to end capital punishment despite opinion polls showing that two-thirds of French people favour the death penalty The Guardian - UK · Sep 16
Loyalty oaths to prevent junior bankers from fleeing to private-equity firms could backfire, experts say “I have seen the same thing with non-compete agreements.” Fortune · Jul 15, 2025
As the Observer’s editor, I was not consulted on its sale to Tortoise Media Letters: Former Observer editor Paul Webster responds to an article by the chair of the Scott Trust The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024
Guardian News and Media announces retirement of Paul Webster, editor of the Observer Guardian News and Media has today announced that Paul Webster, editor of the Observer, will be retiring from the role this autumn. The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024
Stephen Cartwright denies NSW trade role a case of ‘jobs for mates’ despite discussion with Barilaro Agent general to the UK tells inquiry of ‘open and frank’ discussion about salary and the London role with the then deputy premier The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022
Barilaro London offer not 'jobs for mates' One of the highest paid public servants in NSW says a job offer from John Barilaro was not expected, and his hiring was not a case of "jobs for mates". AAP · Nov 1, 2022
Dominic Perrottet asked to see shortlist for UK trade job despite previously denying involvement An email reveals then-NSW treasurer Dominic Perrottet wanted to meet with the shortlisted candidates for a lucrative UK trade role even though an independent recruitment process had already made a selection. ABC News · Oct 31, 2022
More hearings after Barilaro appointment NSW trade commissioners for London, Europe and Israel will give evidence to an inquiry sparked by John Barilaro's appointment to a similar role. AAP · Oct 28, 2022
NSW business chamber head appointed to UK trade role thanked John Barilaro for his ‘accessibility’ Exclusive: Letter from Stephen Cartwright, who approved ads attacking Labor before NSW election, thanked former deputy premier for ‘constant support’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2022
John Barilaro suggested London trade commissioner apply for the job Recruiter tells parliamentary inquiry she received an email in which Stephen Cartwright claimed his expenses would be ‘taken care of’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022
Construction company Tolent says High Street Group collapse partly to blame for £4m loss The Gateshead firm says a 'perfect storm' of adverse trading conditions triggered the loss but that it is now returning to profit Birmingham Post · Jul 1, 2022
Test for press freedom as verdict due in Arron Banks libel case against Carole Cadwalladr Judgment in the action against the Observer and Guardian’s Carole Cadwalladr will have huge implications for UK journalists The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022