Ludo Hekman

Ludo is a journalist and editor. He has worked in print, online and television. He has helped to pioneer new collaborative investigations into Europe’s arms industry and food systems. Ludo has a keen sense for the opportunities in emerging technologies and has won the Citigroup Excellence in Journalism award and has been nominated for several Prix Europa awards.

Pensions accused of fuelling cost of living hike by gambling on food prices

At least two major UK pension schemes are investing in commodities that are central to the cost of living crisis

By Margot Gibbs and Ludo Hekman

/ 12 Oct 2022

Pensions accused of fuelling cost of living hike by gambling on food prices

Fears for new UK Financial Bill as banks accused of profiting off hunger

New bill will further weaken ‘watered down’ rules that allowed banks to gain billions as food and fuel prices soared

By Margot Gibbs and Ludo Hekman

/ 7 Sep 2022

Fears for new UK Financial Bill as banks accused of profiting off hunger