Exaro news
Exaro News was a British online news organization that was active from 2011 to 2016. The organization was known for its investigative journalism and its focus on exposing corruption and abuse of power.
Exaro News was founded by Mark Hollingsworth, a British journalist and author, and was initially focused on investigating and exposing corruption within the British establishment. The organization's early work included investigations into the phone hacking scandal at News International and the abuse of power by politicians and other public figures.
Over time, Exaro News expanded its scope to cover a wide range of topics, including politics, finance, and social issues. The organization was known for its use of Freedom of Information requests and other investigative techniques to uncover information that was not publicly available.
Some of Exaro News' most notable investigations included:
- The Jimmy Savile abuse scandal: Exaro News was one of the first organizations to investigate allegations of sexual abuse by the late BBC presenter Jimmy Savile, and its reporting helped to uncover the extent of the abuse.
- The Rotherham child abuse scandal: Exaro News investigated allegations of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, and its reporting helped to expose the scale of the abuse.
- The Panama Papers: Exaro News was part of the international consortium of journalists that investigated the Panama Papers, a massive leak of financial documents that revealed widespread tax evasion and money laundering by wealthy individuals and politicians.
Exaro News ceased operations in 2016, citing financial difficulties and a decline in funding. However, the organization's legacy continues to be felt, and its investigations have had a significant impact on public discourse and policy-making in the UK and beyond.