Leveson inquiry
News and analysis of Lord Justice Leveson's inquiry into phone hacking and the ethics and culture of the UK media
The Guardian view on Prince Harry and phone hacking: the ethical issues endure
British politics are not Elon Musk’s to toy with
Keir Starmer confirms he has no plans to revive second stage of Leveson inquiry
Press regulation campaigners accuse prime minister of lacking courage to stand up to newspaper owners
Rupert Murdoch met Rishi Sunak five times in 12-month period
Media mogul met government representatives 12 times in 2022-23 when he was chair of News Corp
After Harry’s phone hacking victory, is it last orders for tabloid top brass?
The Observer view on Prince Harry’s court victory over Mirror Group Newspapers
Labour backs away from press reforms after Prince Harry’s phone-hacking court victory
Prince Harry’s victory puts the spotlight back on nervous newspapers
Labour faces wrath of UK media bosses by opposing repeal of regulation rule
Government plans to abolish section 40 law under which news publishers are liable for libel trial legal costs
UK to abolish law requiring press to pay legal costs when sued
Government to roll back section 40 legislation, recommended by Leveson, as part of media bill
‘People think we are scumbags. But celebrities are ringing us!’ The changing world of the paparazzi
The ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial was a reminder that celebrities and photographers have a far cosier relationship than many of them would admit. Here, insiders reveal how the industry really works
Section 40: government to repeal controversial media law
Legislation, drawn up after Leveson inquiry, said to pose threat to freedom and sustainability of the press
The Guardian view on privacy law and press freedom: failing to strike a balance
Editorial: The supreme court’s ruling against Bloomberg News in a landmark case is a threat to legitimate investigative reporting
News of the World: 10 years since phone-hacking scandal brought down tabloid
On the anniversary of the Murdoch-owned newspaper’s final issue, journalists reflect on the Guardian expose that sealed its fate
Gleeful point-scoring over ‘BBC Diana shame’ stinks of hypocrisy
As an ex-Sun editor put it, ‘those in glass houses’ should note the wrongs exposed were typical of tabloids
Sienna Miller: 'I go in and negotiate as if I’m a man'
The actor talks about the struggle for pay parity, sympathising with Britney Spears, fond memories of Chadwick Boseman – and her frustration at tabloid headlines overshadowing her work
After Caroline Flack’s death, it’s time to hold the press to account
Letters: Freedom of the press should be balanced with the need for sensible regulations to protect vulnerable people, writes David Wolfe QC, while Nick Moss questions the CPS’s basis for prosecuting the TV presenter
Failures of Ipso are a threat to democracy
Letter: Nathan Sparkes of Hacked Off agrees with George Monbiot that the Independent Press Standards Organisation is not fit for purpose
Hugh Grant hits back after being called 'incredibly rude' by Sajid Javid
The press were never in a post-Leveson straitjacket
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