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Alice in Wonderland
Scotland’s Freedom of Information Illusion
Jul 10
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The Lid Files
June 2025
£62 Million for a University Bailout - But 1,700 Children Stay in Poverty
This week, the Scottish Government quietly approved a £40 million emergency bailout to Dundee University - on top of the £22 million already handed out…
Jun 26
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The Lid Files
FOI Fatigue: When Transparency Is No Longer 'Core Business'
On Thursday, the Scottish Government handed over an emergency £40 million bailout to the University of Dundee.
Jun 25
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Thinking of Moving Council? Worried About Your Teacher Pay?
After publishing our investigation into how teachers are losing thousands of pounds when moving between councils - even when they don’t miss a single…
Jun 24
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The Lid Files
Using Our Work
The Lid Files is an independent investigative publication committed to uncovering waste, opacity, and the consequences of public decision-making in…
Jun 21
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The Lid Files
When Is a Teacher's Annual Salary Not Their Annual Salary?
The shocking truth about how Scotland penalises teachers for moving between councils
Jun 21
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The Lid Files
About The Lid Files
Uncovering the cost of public waste — and who really pays the price.
Jun 21
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The Lid Files
Welcome to The Lid Files
Scotland has a child poverty crisis.
Jun 21
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The Lid Files
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