Murdoch steps down from boards of UK newspapers after leadership called into question by phone hacking scandal.

Eighteen investors in News Corporation have co-signed a letter calling for scandal-mired Rupert Murdoch to stand down as chairman and be replaced by an "independent" successor.

Newscorp Investors unhappy with the scandal surrounding the company have decided to vote with their feet. They sent a co-signed letter to the 80 year old mogul asking him to resign.

Survey finds people have more faith in tax controversy comedian and royal family than in politicians.

Hillsborough families sickened by Sun 'bribe' to end bad blood over misreporting of 1989 football tragedy, Leveson Inquiry hears.

Cameron claimed that the government and shadow cabinet agree on the substance of the banking concerns, which he said was "outrageous, spivvy and probably illegal."

Rupert Murdoch, News Corp chief executive, has confirmed that within a year his media business will be split into publishing and entertainment units.

Hugh Grant, the Brit actor who made his name in Hollywood for movies like Four Weddings and a Funeral and About A Boy has taken his fight over Media Law to the EU.

Family lawyer tells inquiry how parents Edward and Ann Bowles were shocked by media intrustion following crash, in which son Sebastian died on school ski trip.

Rupert Murdoch is planning to split News Corp's publishing and entertainment businesses, the company has confirmed.

Press ethics inquiry chairman responds to Mail on Sunday story that he threatened to quit over Michael Gove comments.

Concern by Leveson Inquiry chairman comes as police investigate James Murdoch's 'secret' mobile phone.

News Corp rubbishes claim and Murdoch says he stands by every statement of his at Leveson.

PM had rough ride fielding questions on relationship with the press, Andy Coulson and Jeremy Hunt.

Prime minister said legal advice on Hunt's comments before appointment was taken on the hoof.

Prime minister claims 'assurances were given' when he hired Coulson as former communications director.

Message sent to prime minister soon after the Sun shifted allegiance to Conservative party.

PM blames New Labour for making cosy press relations and claims permanent fight with media.

David Cameron left No 10 to appear the Royal Courts of Justice in London today in a long awaited appearance at the Leveson Inquiry into media ethics.

Labour leader attacks Prime Minister over failure to refer culture secretary to Alex Allan despite rebellion from Nick Clegg.

Deputy prime minister continues to distance himself from Rupert Murdoch over serious failure of corporate governance

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg risks rift in coalition with decision to defy the PM's decision not to refer embattled culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, to Commons watchdog.

Rebekah Brooks, a trusted confidante of Rupert Murdoch and friend to a succession of prime ministers, made a preliminary appearance in a London court today.

Leader of the Liberal Democrats and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg has ordered his MPs to abstain in today’s vote on whether Jeremy Hunt should be referred to advisers on ministerial code over his handling of the BSKYB deal.

Labour leader tells Leveson Inquiry there is need for greater media plurality.

The blockbuster week at the Leveson Inquiry continues as the former PM Sir John Major appeared today, following on from former labour PM Gordon Brown and George Osborne yesterday.

Ex-Tory prime minister claims inquiry into media ethics is 'last chance saloon' to cut out cancer of bad press practices.

Despite chancellor and former prime minister being hauled in front of Leveson, unanswered questions remain.

Today Gordon Brown the former Prime Minister is appearing at the Leveson Inquiry, which this week is continuing to focus on the relationship between the press and politicians.

Live coverage of chancellor George Osborne and former British prime minister Gordon Brown at Leveson Inquiry into press ethics.