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Dan Peters

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London
As seen in: The MJ, Daily Mail, The Guardian, Local Government News, Pumps & Systems, Inside Small Business
Covers:  Public sector, local government, politics
Agenda-setting journalist with more than 10 years' hard news experience, specialising in politics and public sector exclusives. Sneeze when I eat too fast.

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Dan Peters’s Biography

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I am a hard-working, enthusiastic and conscientious NCTJ-trained journalist with more than 10 years' experience, including more than five years on a national magazine and website. I am a news junkie who has always been passionate about using my journalism to make a positive impact on society. Recognised as having ‘impressive news-gathering skills’ with the ‘analytical insight to bring a story alive’ and for getting ‘scoop after scoop’.

Dan Peters’s Journalist Portfolio

No-deal Brexit 'would overwhelm local emergency teams'

No-deal Brexit 'would overwhelm local emergency teams'

A report leaked to me from a source developed over a number of years led to this story in a national newspape…

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EXCLUSIVE: Government knew provisional settlement was wrong

EXCLUSIVE: Government knew provisional settlement was wrong

This story came from a tip-off and I then used the Freedom of Information Act and my political contacts to fo…

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EXCLUSIVE: Leaked report warns sector less ready for Brexit transition

EXCLUSIVE: Leaked report warns sector less ready for Brexit transition

This story revealed the contents of the Government's own reasonable worst-case scenario, which warned council…

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EXCLUSIVE: Pandemic workshops cancelled months before virus

EXCLUSIVE: Pandemic workshops cancelled months before virus

I often file emails that don't make a story at the time but that I think may come in use later. When I search…

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Campaign over taxi licences given to drivers with a criminal record

Campaign over taxi licences given to drivers with a criminal record

The council agreed to a review after I revealed it was granting taxi licences to drivers with criminal convic…

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Articles

Bill 'first step' in fiscal devolution era

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By Dan Peters Verified
| The MJ Verified
LEGISLATION The Overnight Visitor Levy Bill is the ‘first step in a new era of fiscal devolution in England’, the Government has said. The Overnight Visitor Levy Bill is the ‘first step in a new era of fiscal devolution in England', the Government has said.
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New Rules to Protect Social Housing

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By William Eichler Verified, Rebecca McDonald, Dan Peters Verified
| The MJ Verified
Ministers have confirmed sweeping reforms to Right to Buy, tightening eligibility rules and reducing discounts in a bid to protect England's depleted social housing stock. The minimum eligibility period will increase from three to 10 years before council tenants can apply to purchase their home. Discounts will start at just 5% of the property value, rising by 1% annually up to a maximum of 15%.
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Government Unveils £3.5bn Plan to End Homelessness for Good

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By Dan Peters Verified
| The MJ Verified
HOMELESSNESS A cross-government plan to ‘end homelessness for good’ by preventing it before it occurs has been launched, backed by £3.5bn investment over the next three years. A cross-government plan to ‘end homelessness for good' by preventing it before it occurs has been launched, backed by £3.5bn investment over the next three years.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Reporter

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

It has led to the news cycle speeding up

Awards

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British Journalism Awards for Specialist Media

2018 - Public Sector and Charities (Shortlisted)

This category seeks to recognise and highlight the best journalism covering this subject area. Judges looked for work that is revelatory, shows journalistic skill and rigour, and which serves the public interest.

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East of England Media Awards

2006 - Weekly Newspaper of the Year

Factors such as overall content and design, the newspaper’s involvement with its community and circulation all counted.

East of England Media Awards

2007 - Weekly Newspaper of the Year

Factors such as overall content and design, the newspaper’s involvement with its community and circulation all counted.