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    Jeremy Hunt is under increasing pressure over his relationship with a senior News Corporation lobbyist

    David Cameron and Jeremy Hunt face "huge" questions over their handling of News Corporation's BSkyB takeover in the wake of the latest evidence to the Leveson Inquiry, Labour leader Ed Miliband said. More »Miliband piles pressure on Hunt

    News Corporation Chief Executive and Chairman, Rupert Murdoch, leaves after giving evidence for the second day at the Leveson Inquiry at the High Court in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron rejected calls to fire his Culture Minister … More »Cameron defends role in Murdoch takeover …

    Hunt's Ex-Special Adviser: I Was Told To Quit

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt's former special adviser has told the Leveson Inquiry he … More »Hunt's Ex-Special Adviser: I Was Told …

    • Adam Smith, former special adviser to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, arrives at the Leveson Inquiry (AP/Lefteris Pitarakis)
      Murdoch man 'bombarded' Hunt's aide Press Association - Fri, May 25, 2012

      A lobbyist for Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation "bombarded" Jeremy Hunt's special adviser with information about the media giant's bid to take over BSkyB, the Leveson … More »Murdoch man 'bombarded' Hunt's aide

      Adam Smith, former special adviser to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, arrives at the Leveson Inquiry (AP/Lefteris Pitarakis)

      A lobbyist for Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation "bombarded" Jeremy Hunt's special adviser with information about the media giant's bid to take over BSkyB, the Leveson Inquiry has heard.

    • Hunt Aware Of BSkyB Contact, Says Lobbyist
      Hunt Under Fresh Pressure Over BSkyB … Sky News - Thu, May 24, 2012

      Downing Street is facing fresh questions over the decision to appoint Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to oversee the controversial bid for BSkyB by Rupert Murdoch's News … More »Hunt Under Fresh Pressure Over BSkyB …

      Hunt Aware Of BSkyB Contact, Says Lobbyist

      Downing Street is facing fresh questions over the decision to appoint Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to oversee the controversial bid for BSkyB by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation.

    • Fred Michel, a lobbyist who worked for BSkyB, walks back to the High Court to continue giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry at the High Court in central London
      UK appointed pro-Murdoch minister to … Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012

      LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron gave the job of ruling on a multi-billion dollar takeover by News Corp to a minister he knew supported the deal, an inquiry … More »UK appointed pro-Murdoch minister to …

      Fred Michel, a lobbyist who worked for BSkyB, walks back to the High Court to continue giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry at the High Court in central London

      LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron gave the job of ruling on a multi-billion dollar takeover by News Corp to a minister he knew supported the deal, an inquiry heard on Thursday, reigniting accusations he was in hock to Rupert Murdoch. Jeremy Hunt, the Culture Secretary who was handed the task of deciding whether …

    • The memo that brings Hunt scandal to Cameron's door
      The memo that brings Hunt scandal to … Politics.co.uk - Thu, May 24, 2012

      David Cameron was dragged further into the row engulfing Jeremy Hunt today after another explosive evidence session at the Leveson inquiry. More »The memo that brings Hunt scandal to …

      The memo that brings Hunt scandal to Cameron's door

      David Cameron was dragged further into the row engulfing Jeremy Hunt today after another explosive evidence session at the Leveson inquiry.

    • Jeremy Hunt could face more pressure when his former special adviser appears before the Leveson Inquiry
      New Hunt claim by BSkyB lobbyist Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      News Corporation lobbyist Fred Michel today insisted he had the "impression" that Jeremy Hunt was aware of details being passed on to him about the BSkyB bid. More »New Hunt claim by BSkyB lobbyist

      Jeremy Hunt could face more pressure when his former special adviser appears before the Leveson Inquiry

      News Corporation lobbyist Fred Michel today insisted he had the "impression" that Jeremy Hunt was aware of details being passed on to him about the BSkyB bid.

    • CNN host Piers Morgan arrives at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles
      Piers Morgan accused again on hacki … Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012

      LONDON (Reuters) - One of Britain's most respected journalists said on Wednesday that former tabloid newspaper editor Piers Morgan showed him how to hack into phones … More »Piers Morgan accused again on hacki …

      CNN host Piers Morgan arrives at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles

      LONDON (Reuters) - One of Britain's most respected journalists said on Wednesday that former tabloid newspaper editor Piers Morgan showed him how to hack into phones 10 years ago, the latest twist in a scandal that has so far centred on Rupert Murdoch. Morgan, now a CNN talk-show host in the United States, has consistently …

    • CNN host Piers Morgan arrives at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles
      Ex-UK editor Morgan accused again on … Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012

      LONDON (Reuters) - One of Britain's most respected journalists said on Wednesday that former tabloid newspaper editor Piers Morgan showed him how to hack into phones … More »Ex-UK editor Morgan accused again on …

      CNN host Piers Morgan arrives at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles

      LONDON (Reuters) - One of Britain's most respected journalists said on Wednesday that former tabloid newspaper editor Piers Morgan showed him how to hack into phones 10 years ago, the latest twist in a scandal that has so far centred on Rupert Murdoch. Morgan, now a CNN talk-show host in the United States, has consistently …

    • Nearly one in two people do not believe that Lord Justice Leveson's inquiry will address all concerns about the power of the media
      Poll: Public wants more media rules Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      The public is keen for much stricter media regulation but does not expect the Leveson Inquiry to address all its concerns, an opinion poll has found. More »Poll: Public wants more media rules

      Nearly one in two people do not believe that Lord Justice Leveson's inquiry will address all concerns about the power of the media

      The public is keen for much stricter media regulation but does not expect the Leveson Inquiry to address all its concerns, an opinion poll has found.

    • Paxman: Piers Told Me How Phones Are … Sky News - Wed, May 23, 2012

      Former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan once told Jeremy Paxman how mobile phone messages are hacked while the pair were at a lunch, the Newsnight presenter has clai … More »Paxman: Piers Told Me How Phones Are …

      Former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan once told Jeremy Paxman how mobile phone messages are hacked while the pair were at a lunch, the Newsnight presenter has claimed.

    • Jeremy Paxman has claimed that Piers Morgan, pictured, showed him how to access other people's voicemail messages
      Morgan gave Paxman 'hacking lesson' Press Association - Wed, May 23, 2012

      Former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan once told Jeremy Paxman how to access voicemail messages, the Leveson Inquiry has heard. More »Morgan gave Paxman 'hacking lesson'

      Jeremy Paxman has claimed that Piers Morgan, pictured, showed him how to access other people's voicemail messages

      Former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan once told Jeremy Paxman how to access voicemail messages, the Leveson Inquiry has heard.

    • Jeremy Paxman is to give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry
      Paxman to give Leveson evidence Press Association - Wed, May 23, 2012

      BBC presenters Andrew Marr and Jeremy Paxman are to take to the witness box at the inquiry into press standards. More »Paxman to give Leveson evidence

      Jeremy Paxman is to give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry

      BBC presenters Andrew Marr and Jeremy Paxman are to take to the witness box at the inquiry into press standards.

    • News Corporation Chief Executive and Chairman, Rupert Murdoch, leaves after giving evidence for the second day at the Leveson Inquiry at the High Court in London
      MPs scared of News International -  … Reuters - Tue, May 22, 2012

      LONDON (Reuters) - MP Tom Watson, an outspoken critic of Rupert Murdoch who played a prominent role in exposing phone hacking at his British newspaper business, said … More »MPs scared of News International -  …

      News Corporation Chief Executive and Chairman, Rupert Murdoch, leaves after giving evidence for the second day at the Leveson Inquiry at the High Court in London

      LONDON (Reuters) - MP Tom Watson, an outspoken critic of Rupert Murdoch who played a prominent role in exposing phone hacking at his British newspaper business, said on Tuesday politicians had been scared of being targeted by the media mogul's tabloids. Watson, a member of the opposition Labour Party, said ministers and …

    • Britain's Culture minister Jeremy Hunt listens during the launch of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad at the Tower of London
      Watchdog to probe Hunt in News Corp … Reuters - Mon, May 21, 2012

      LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's beleaguered media minister Jeremy Hunt, under fire over his contacts with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, came under renewed pressure on Monday … More »Watchdog to probe Hunt in News Corp …

      Britain's Culture minister Jeremy Hunt listens during the launch of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad at the Tower of London

      LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's beleaguered media minister Jeremy Hunt, under fire over his contacts with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, came under renewed pressure on Monday after a parliamentary watchdog said it would investigate allegations he had failed to declare donations from media firms. Labour has already called for …

    • Commons to debate whether News International misled parliament
      Commons to debate whether News International … Politics.co.uk - Mon, May 21, 2012

      MPs will debate attempts by News International executives' to mislead parliament tomorrow, in a historic Commons session. More »Commons to debate whether News International …

      Commons to debate whether News International misled parliament

      MPs will debate attempts by News International executives' to mislead parliament tomorrow, in a historic Commons session.

    • Mandelson savages Yates of the Yard
      Mandelson savages Yates of the Yard Politics.co.uk - Mon, May 21, 2012

      Peter Mandelson has used his appearance at the Leveson inquiry to attack former Met assistant commissioner John Yates, saying he considered taking him to court. More »Mandelson savages Yates of the Yard

      Mandelson savages Yates of the Yard

      Peter Mandelson has used his appearance at the Leveson inquiry to attack former Met assistant commissioner John Yates, saying he considered taking him to court.

    • Former culture secretary Tessa Jowell says she asked Tony Blair if he had made a deal with Rupert Murdoch over media regulation
      Blair 'said no deal with Murdoch' Press Association - Mon, May 21, 2012

      Tessa Jowell sought an assurance from Tony Blair he had made no deal with Rupert Murdoch on media regulation when she was appointed culture secretary, the Leveson Inquiry … More »Blair 'said no deal with Murdoch'

      Former culture secretary Tessa Jowell says she asked Tony Blair if he had made a deal with Rupert Murdoch over media regulation

      Tessa Jowell sought an assurance from Tony Blair he had made no deal with Rupert Murdoch on media regulation when she was appointed culture secretary, the Leveson Inquiry has been told.

    • Mandy faces Leveson
      Mandy faces Leveson Politics.co.uk - Mon, May 21, 2012

      Peter Mandelson and Tessa Jowell will give evidence to the Leveson inquiry today, at the start of a packed week at the royal courts of justice. More »Mandy faces Leveson

      Mandy faces Leveson

      Peter Mandelson and Tessa Jowell will give evidence to the Leveson inquiry today, at the start of a packed week at the royal courts of justice.

    • Jeremy Hunt's former special adviser Adam Smith will face the Leveson Inquiry next week
      Hunt adviser to appear at inquiry Press Association - Fri, May 18, 2012

      Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt's former special adviser Adam Smith will give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry next week, it has been announced. More »Hunt adviser to appear at inquiry

      Jeremy Hunt's former special adviser Adam Smith will face the Leveson Inquiry next week

      Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt's former special adviser Adam Smith will give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry next week, it has been announced.

    • Leveson: News Corp Lobbyist To Give Evidence
      Leveson: News Corp Lobbyist To Give … Sky News - Fri, May 18, 2012

      News Corporation lobbyist Frederic Michel, whose discussions with ministerial aides have put Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt under pressure to resign, will give evidence … More »Leveson: News Corp Lobbyist To Give …

      Leveson: News Corp Lobbyist To Give Evidence

      News Corporation lobbyist Frederic Michel, whose discussions with ministerial aides have put Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt under pressure to resign, will give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry next week.

    • Next week at Leveson: The trial of Jeremy Hunt begins
      Next week at Leveson: The trial of Jeremy … Politics.co.uk - Fri, May 18, 2012

      The two men whose emails triggered a furious row over the conduct of Jeremy Hunt will appear at the Leveson inquiry next week. More »Next week at Leveson: The trial of Jeremy …

      Next week at Leveson: The trial of Jeremy Hunt begins

      The two men whose emails triggered a furious row over the conduct of Jeremy Hunt will appear at the Leveson inquiry next week.

    • David Cameron suggested politicians had not tackled issues of media regulation properly in the past because of their closeness to the press
      PM: Hacking clues must be followed Press Association - Fri, May 18, 2012

      Police investigating the phone-hacking scandal must act on the evidence "wherever it leads", David Cameron has insisted in the wake of charges against former News International … More »PM: Hacking clues must be followed

      David Cameron suggested politicians had not tackled issues of media regulation properly in the past because of their closeness to the press

      Police investigating the phone-hacking scandal must act on the evidence "wherever it leads", David Cameron has insisted in the wake of charges against former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks.

    • News Corporation Chief Executive and Chairman, Rupert Murdoch, leaves after giving evidence for the second day at the Leveson Inquiry at the High Court in London
      Former editor says Murdoch sowed seeds … Reuters - Fri, May 18, 2012

      LONDON (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch sowed the seeds of the phone hacking scandal that has tarnished his reputation by forcing Britain's most respected newspapers into "a … More »Former editor says Murdoch sowed seeds …

      News Corporation Chief Executive and Chairman, Rupert Murdoch, leaves after giving evidence for the second day at the Leveson Inquiry at the High Court in London

      LONDON (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch sowed the seeds of the phone hacking scandal that has tarnished his reputation by forcing Britain's most respected newspapers into "a Faustian bargain" with the powerful, a former editor of the Times newspaper said on Thursday. Harry Evans told a British media inquiry how as editor of the …

    • A journalist has told the Leveson Inquiry that David Cameron's strategy in the early days was to treat the Murdochs the same as everyone else
      Cameron 'told how to treat Murdoch' Press Association - Thu, May 17, 2012

      News International executives briefed David Cameron on "what to say and how to say it" before he met Rupert Murdoch but he "refused to play ball", the Leveson Inquiry … More »Cameron 'told how to treat Murdoch'

      A journalist has told the Leveson Inquiry that David Cameron's strategy in the early days was to treat the Murdochs the same as everyone else

      News International executives briefed David Cameron on "what to say and how to say it" before he met Rupert Murdoch but he "refused to play ball", the Leveson Inquiry has been told.

    • Jack Straw has said Rupert Murdoch is 'very interested in power for its own sake'
      Murdoch interested in power: Straw Press Association - Wed, May 16, 2012

      Rupert Murdoch believed the power wielded by his newspapers benefited his wider commercial interests, former cabinet minister Jack Straw has said. More »Murdoch interested in power: Straw

      Jack Straw has said Rupert Murdoch is 'very interested in power for its own sake'

      Rupert Murdoch believed the power wielded by his newspapers benefited his wider commercial interests, former cabinet minister Jack Straw has said.

    • Brooks 'Baffled' By Hacking Scandal Charge
      Brooks 'Baffled' By Hacking Scandal … Sky News - Tue, May 15, 2012

      Rebekah Brooks has said she is "baffled" by the decision to charge her in relation to the phone-hacking scandal. More »Brooks 'Baffled' By Hacking Scandal …

      Brooks 'Baffled' By Hacking Scandal Charge

      Rebekah Brooks has said she is "baffled" by the decision to charge her in relation to the phone-hacking scandal.