Leveson Inquiry
Private investigator Steve Whittamore used by MoS after arrest
Mail on Sunday editor Peter Wright first became aware of the newspaper's use of the private investigator in 'early 2004', and was still used by the newspaper until September that year
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 11/01/12Leveson warns reporters over jumping the gun on conclusions
Lord Leveson warns those covering his inquiry into press standards against reporting his comments in court as 'emerging findings'
Posted by Joel Gunter on 11/01/12Telegraph editor 'hugely attracted' to arbitration system
Tony Gallagher, editor of the Telegraph, tells the Leveson inquiry he may consider a corrections page, such as the column recently introduced by the Daily Mail
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 10/01/12Telegraph paid middleman £150,000 for expenses data
Former editor Will Lewis tells the Leveson inquiry that the newspaper paid £10,000 for a sample disc, with a further £140,000 once it had verified that the leaked documents were genuine
Posted by Joel Gunter on 10/01/12FT editor says paper's code is 'model for journalism'
Lionel Barber tells the Leveson inquiry that the Financial Times aims to set 'the gold standard for journalism' with its internal code of conduct
Posted by Joel Gunter on 10/01/12Johann Hari to return to Independent in '4 or 5 weeks'
Editor of the Independent Chris Blackhurst tells the Leveson inquiry Johann Hari will return to the title in 'four or five weeks' after being suspended over plagiarism and Wikipedia editing allegations
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 10/01/12David Cameron will give evidence to Leveson if asked
Downing Street confirms prime minister David Cameron will appear before the Leveson inquiry if summoned, after the Times newspaper reported it was "expected" he would be called
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 10/01/12Kelvin MacKenzie: NI should be fined for 'lying' to PCC
Former Sun editor says News International was 'quite wrong' over alleged lies to Press Complaints Commission over phone hacking and says it should 'pay a commercial penalty'
Posted by Joel Gunter on 09/01/12Mirror hacking jibe 'purely a joke', Mohan tells Leveson inquiry
Sun editor admits that 2002 comment in which he thanked 'Vodafone's lack of security' for the Mirror's showbusiness coverage was about hacking, but claims it was just a joke
Posted by Joel Gunter on 09/01/12Sun's royal editor 'massively surprised' by NoW allegations
Royal editor for the Sun Duncan Larcombe tells the Leveson inquiry there were rumours that the 'dark arts' were not just used by the News of the World but says the rumours were not aimed at the Sun
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 09/01/12Mohan among editors to face Leveson inquiry next week
Sun editor Dominic Mohan will give evidence among editors and journalists from the Sun, FT, Independent, Telegraph, Daily Express, Daily Mail, and Daily Star
Posted by Joel Gunter on 06/01/12'Privacy is for paedos': The Leveson inquiry so far, in quotes
A collection of some of the more memorable soundbites from Lord Leveson's inquiry into press standards and ethics
Posted by Joel Gunter on 22/12/11Met police to submit note to Leveson on 'Dowler issue'
Counsel for Metropolitan Police tells Lord Leveson the force 'will be submitting a note to the inquiry' in January
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 22/12/11First three months of Leveson inquiry cost £855,300
Figures published by the inquiry break down costs incurred, with fees for secretariat and counsel staff and seminars the biggest sums
Posted by Joel Gunter on 22/12/11Piers Morgan's phone 'hacked by Mirror colleague'
Former Daily Mirror business reporter James Hipwell tells Leveson inquiry that a colleague hacked editor Piers Morgan's phone in front of him
Posted by Joel Gunter on 21/12/11Leveson inquiry: Piers Morgan denies hacking allegations
Former Daily Mirror editor challenges former staff member's allegations about hacking and refuses to give evidence about source of Heather Mills voicemail tape he admitted listening to
Posted by Joel Gunter on 20/12/11Tabloid Girl author explains 'heightened reality' tales
Appearing before the Leveson inquiry former News of the World reporter Sharon Marshall says some accounts in the book are 'dramatisations' and based on 'pub anecdotes'
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 20/12/11Union chief: 'Appalling culture of bullying' at NoW
Steve Turner, general secretary of the British Association of Journalists, criticises News International over refusal to recognise independent unions
Posted by Joel Gunter on 20/12/11Hoare 'named eight NoW staff linked to hacking'
Independent on Sunday deputy editor James Hanning describes meetings with News of the World whistleblower Sean Hoare, including allegations that the tabloid paid £400 for rival newslists and that 'no one was off limits' from hacking
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PCC seeks ideas from Irish press regulatory system
The Press Complaints Commission is looking at the Irish press watchdog system as a possible option for reforming the UK self-regulatory system, according to reports.
Posted by Paul McNally on 29 May 2012Chris Bryant apologises for Murdoch-Cameron meetings claim
Labour MP Chris Bryant has apologised for falsely claiming in parliament that prime minister David Cameron held five secret meetings with Rupert Murdoch following the 2010 general election, that had not been declared.
Posted by Paul McNally on 10 May 2012Guardian: Biography claims David Cameron texted Rebekah Brooks before she quit NI
The Guardian has reported today that an updated biography of the prime minister claims David Cameron texted Rebekah Brooks before she quit as News International's chief executive
Posted by Elena Cresci on 9 May 2012Rupert Murdoch's first day at #Leveson in his own words
Rupert Murdoch's first day of evidence to the Leveson inquiry covered a wide range of subjects, including his personal and professional interests, his thoughts on politicians and issues of newspaper ethics
Posted by Tom Rouse on 25 April 2012Friday deadline for core participant status for next Leveson inquiry module
The next module of the Leveson inquiry will focus on the relationship between the press and politicians
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 26 March 2012Met police representatives and crime reporters before Leveson inquiry this week
The Leveson inquiry will this week hear from Met police representatives including its director of communications, plus crime reporters from the Guardian, the Independent and the Times
Posted by Gaz Corfield on 12 March 2012Leveson inquiry has cost £2m so far
The Leveson inquiry into press standards has cost £2 million to run so far, new figures made public by the inquiry team reveal.
Posted by Paul McNally on 12 March 2012Seminar to discuss Carnegie UK Trust's 'plan for better journalism'
A joint seminar will be held at City University London later today with the Carnegie UK Trust to discuss the recommendations made in its report 'Better Journalism in the Digital Age'
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 7 March 2012Independent backs Paul Dacre's press card proposal
The Independent has supported Paul Dacre's idea to create a register of accredited journalists and toughen up access to the press card
Posted by Paul McNally on 7 February 2012BBC News: The editors' views from the Leveson inquiry
BBC News has compiled a table of views as shared by newspaper editors at the Leveson inquiry
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 16 January 2012Telegraph editor Tony Gallagher's comments on Vince Cable and PCC ruling
After weeks of hearings at the Leveson inquiry, media commentator Roy Greenslade calls into question some of the decisions, such as which witnesses to call and certain lines of questioning
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 11 January 2012Press v politicians: can tabloids still take on the over-mighty?
Imagine a top tabloid newspaper supported a leading ‘non-Westminster’ politician through his difficult divorce. Instead of printing hard-hitting stories about the moral duplicity of this very Christian politician, it publishes soft-focus, upbeat articles about his lovely new wife and their joyous life together. The politician goes on to become a leading national figure, but then [...]
Posted by Charlie Beckett on 4 January 2012Leveson inquiry releases witness statements
A round up of Journalism.co.uk coverage and witness statements released today by the Leveson inquiry
Posted by Sarah Marshall on 22 November 2011Full Leveson inquiry statements from NUJ and Guardian
The full statements from the NUJ and the Guardian given to the Leveson inquiry into press standards
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 16 November 2011Leveson inquiry: Seminar dates announced as publishers express concern over panel
The Guardian reports one concerns raised by newspaper groups, including Associated Newspapers, Trinity Mirror, the Newspaper Publishers' Association and Guardian News & Media
Posted by Rachel Bartlett on 28 September 2011Leveson inquiry: full list of core particpants
The full list of those designated as core participants in the first part of the Leveson inquiry into the press
Posted by Joel Gunter on 14 September 2011Labour calls for amendments to media takeover rules
Shadow culture secretary Ivan Lewis calls for cross-party support for amendment to media takeover rules
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Mail 'receives 300 to 400 Pippa Middleton pictures a day'
Mail picture editor tells Leveson inquiry there is 'no justification' for images of Pippa Middleton going about her everyday business and denies that there are special rules applied in her case
Posted by Joel Gunter on 11/01/12