iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Janine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 08/03/2026

Everything you could possibly want to know about the Telegraph, Axel Springer, the sale, and - in passing - something you probably don't know observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

the observer reports that the daily mail owner Lord Rothermere and his wife of 32 years, Claudia, are getting divorced.

33412

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Patricia Clarke @paticlarke.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🚨Call for business pitches 🚨 I’ll be covering for our business news editor @barneymac.bsky.social next week @observeruk.bsky.social. If you’ve got timely stories, scoops and/ or thoughtful analysis, please send them my way: [firstname].[lastname] @ observer.co.uk (Tech tips also welcome)

observer.co.uk

The Observer | News, culture and style

Independent journalism | News, culture & style | Investigations, analysis, features, ideas, recipes, newsletters & podcasts that make sense of the world

4187

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Henley & Partners’ wealth migration reports have been reported all over the world, both to prove both that there's a massive exodus of wealth from the UK and that there isn't. Our forensic review finds the data riddled with anomalies - and in key places looks fabricated:

5401168

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

The Observer @theobserveruk.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Penniless and homeless, Raynor and Moth Winn found fame with their story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. The Salt Path became a global bestseller and was adapted into a major film. But we can reveal it wasn’t the whole truth. @chloehadj.bsky.social Read more:

observer.co.uk

The real Salt Path: how the couple behind a bestseller le...

Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal it was far from the truth

68936322

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Patricia Clarke @paticlarke.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Surreal to have written this week's @theobserveruk.bsky.social cover story about the Trump family’s conflicts of interest. It builds on my reporting with @barneymac.bsky.social on the launch of Trump's memecoin and the dogged work of so many US journalists. There is still so much more to say.

23816

Barney Macintyre @barneymac.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

NEOM, the $500bn megacity being built in Saudi Arabia, has yet to pay bonuses to staff this year, fuelling concerns MBS’s scheme faces a cash crunch and is going to be redrawn. Is this the end of the big boondoggle in the desert? Me for @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/busines...

observer.co.uk

Neom’s advisers worry as future of the $500bn city under review

Is an emergency review of project costs the beginning of the end for the boondoggle in the Saudi Arabian desert?

130

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Luke Cooper @lukecooper100.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Excellent reporting here from The Observer on how deeply involved the British military are in the US bombing over Yemen which has recently included an attack on a migrant detention facility, killing at least 68 civilians. It should be a national scandal observer.co.uk/news/interna...

observer.co.uk

UK more involved in Trump's war in Yemen than we realise

As 70 people are killed in an attack on a migrant centre in Sa’ada, Observer analysis shows that British involvement in Trump’s military action is deeper than ministers have admitted

098

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Cat Neilan @catneilan.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

In light of today's "study" showing that London is now poorer than Bedford, it's worth highlighting this by my colleague @barneymac.bsky.social the last time New World Wealth released a "study" www.tortoisemedia.com/2025/02/06/r...

32711

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Xavier Greenwood @xaviergreenwood.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

@chefboibex.bsky.social @ktriley.bsky.social and others have been working on an incredible new tool to track climate misinformation online. Check it out here @tortoisemedia.bsky.social

tortoisemedia.com

Hot Air – Explore the Tool

257

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Tortoise @tortoisemedia.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Donald Trump's conversion to crypto has left a door wide open for corruption and copycat scammers across the globe. It might even derail the US economy. Listen to the latest episode of the Slow Newscast: lnk.to/CzFVavBS Reported by: @paticlarke.bsky.social and @barneymac.bsky.social

043

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Patricia Clarke @paticlarke.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

NEW 🎙️: Who profited from the launch of Trump's memecoin? A simple question that quickly became complicated and took me and @barneymac.bsky.social on a wild journey through the crypto world (with a brief detour in Argentina) w thanks to @coffeezilla.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

podcasts.apple.com

The $Trumpcon

Podcast Episode · The Slow Newscast · 25/03/2025 · 45m

1136

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Susan Owens @susanowens.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Gripping #podcast @barneymac.bsky.social & @paticlarke.bsky.social @tortoisemedia.bsky.social 🔹Trump called crypto a ‘scam’ 🔹Until the bros gave $160M to his campaign 🔹He amassed $960M from NFTs, coins & fees by inauguration 🔹 So it’s goodbye to regulation. 🔹Welcome to the casino

podcasts.apple.com

The $Trumpcon

Podcast Episode · The Slow Newscast · 25/03/2025 · 45m

163

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Tortoise @tortoisemedia.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

💼 This week's Boardroom Sensemaker... Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s sprawling chemicals empire is under pressure, leaving casualties and lawsuits across the world of sport, writes @barneymac.bsky.social. Read more 👇 torto.se/3EZDnZT

torto.se

Ineos reverses out of sport as debts pile up

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s sprawling chemicals empire is under pressure, leaving casualties and lawsuits across the world of sport

052

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Tortoise @tortoisemedia.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Nearly 50 institutional investors have called on BP to give shareholders a vote on climate goals, as the company comes under pressure to unveil a “fundamental reset” next week. In this Boardroom Sensemaker, @barneymac.bsky.social assesses the company's 'whiplash'. torto.se/4i3zr8o

torto.se

Activists arrive to shake up BP

How board division, leadership changes and a green pivot made the oil company a target

022

Barney Macintyre @barneymac.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Family-owned businesses might be good for business. But are they good for families? This week I dug into the #Murdoch case and how other dynasties have been handling the often messy issue of #succession ➡️ www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/12/13/r... For @tortoisemedia.bsky.social

media.tenor.com

a man in a suit and tie is saying " i feel like "

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying " i feel like "

041

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Really interesting piece from @tortoisemedia.bsky.social but I can't get over just how close the US is to Syrian incarceration rates

911750

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Tortoise @tortoisemedia.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Tortoise Media is pleased to announce that its offer to buy The Observer newspaper has been approved by Guardian Media Group (GMG), and its owner the Scott Trust. Read more: torto.se/4inzFby

torto.se

Tortoise Media agrees purchase of The Observer

Tortoise Media is pleased to announce that its offer to buy The Observer newspaper has been approved by Guardian Media Group (GMG), and its owner the Scott Trust.

53710

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Cat Neilan @catneilan.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

New: As part of Tortoise’s investigation into the House of Lords, we are publishing a list of 16 peers who own shares in companies including BAE Systems, Rio Tinto and Astrazeneca More Peer Review work by myself and @chefboibex.bsky.social 👇 www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/12/05/r...

tortoisemedia.com

Revealed for the first time: details of peers’ shareholdings - Tortoise

The existence of many of these holdings has not previously been made public.

11911

Barney Macintyre @barneymac.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

1 in 15 people of working age in the UK are currently off work owing to long-term illness. Starmer’s choice: fix the NHS and get Britain working or continue relying on high net migration to fuel the economy. My column this week ⬇️

010

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Cat Neilan @catneilan.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Exc: Peer who repeats Kremlin talking points made vice chair of APPG set up to fight disinformation Lord Balfe also described Russian ambassador Kelin as "a nice chap" and told Tortoise that Kelin would be “welcome in my kitchen” 👇 www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/11/27/p...

tortoisemedia.com

Peer uses Kremlin talking points and considers Russian ambassador a “nice chap” - Tortoise

A peer who has repeatedly echoed Kremlin talking points in the House of Lords has joined a new parliamentary group formed to fight “disinformation in the public discourse”. Last week Lord Balfe was na...

75038

Barney Macintyre @barneymac.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

In her speech to #CBI24 Kemi Badenoch just claimed that the government is spending “more on debt servicing than we are on health or education or defense”. Not true. In 2023/24 gov spent - £102 billion on debt servicing; - £115 billion on education; and - £239 billion on healthcare

364

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Xavier Greenwood @xaviergreenwood.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Unsurprising that Elon Musk spent last night questioning Tommy Robinson’s jail sentence. Musk rescued him from the digital abyss & allowed his banned documentary to rack up tens of millions of views on X. My piece for @tortoisemedia.bsky.social this summer: www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/08/06/s...

tortoisemedia.com

Stoking hate: Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson - Tortoise

Tommy Robinson, who has been accused of stoking the anti-immigration riots, owes his huge platform to Elon Musk.

33214

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Cat Neilan @catneilan.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The number of peers on a leave of absence jumped 48% after new rules requiring them to declare income from foreign states were introduced, @tortoisemedia.bsky.social analysis has shown. More Peer Review work by myself and @seitarowhite.bsky.social 👇 www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/11/21/d...

tortoisemedia.com

Disapeering act: some peers hide foreign earnings by going on leave - Tortoise

Others say this is a loophole that needs closing

38245

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Catherine Munro @catherinemmunro.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

It's the time of year to appreciate the names of Scottish gritters! #Scotland

Image shows the road gritters in Scotland with their names which includes Taylor Drift, Skate Bush, Air Salter Scott, Me Snow it all, Spready Mercury

32653167

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 20/11/2024

Breaking: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and other executives were charged with paying more than $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials and concealing them from US investors bloom.bg/4hVeKMR

bloom.bg

US Prosecutors Indict Gautam Adani on Bribery Charges

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and other executives were charged with paying more than $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials and concealing them from US investors.

2320759

Reposted by Barney Macintyre

Cat Neilan @catneilan.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

🚨 LAUNCHING TODAY 🚨 Nearly two years ago, @tortoisemedia.bsky.social unveiled the Westminster Accounts, a free tool designed to give people greater understanding of the money that flows through parliament. Now, with Peer Review, we take on another arcane part of our system - the House of Lords

31641243

Barney Macintyre @barneymac.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Is Elon Musk about to get a $60bn tax break? Section 1043 allows wealthy individuals (e.g. Hank Paulson, Gary Cohn) to defer capital gains tax on conflicting shares they sell when entering US gov. If Musk becomes a federal employee at #Doge, could he do the same? (Thread) shorturl.at/tbvQ5

shorturl.at

Musk could save more than $60bn by working for Trump - Tortoise

Is Elon Musk about to receive the mother of all tax breaks? If he does enter government as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), laws governing conflicts of interest would force him ...

272

Barney Macintyre @barneymac.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Last time Trump was elected in 2016, attendees of that year’s Cop in Marrakech said an “orange cloud” descended on the talks. Me for @tortoisemedia.bsky.social on how China could gain from US withdrawal on climate... Xi's the opportunity? www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/11/11/t...

tortoisemedia.com

Trump punctures the mood at UN climate talks - Tortoise

The president-elect is not the only reason for despair over the Cop process

030