Industry endorsement is “essential” for the success of a new press regulator, the Irish press ombudsman has told the Leveson Inquiry. Professor John Horgan – who has independently overseen the Irish Press…

The chief executive of broadcast regulator Ofcom has called an industry proposal for press regulation “unimaginable”. Ed Richards – who appeared at the Leveson Inquiry today with chairman Colette Bowe – said…

The director of the Media Standards Trust has appeared at the Leveson Inquiry to discuss a two-tier proposal for press regulation. Dr Martin Moore – also a founder of the Hacked Off…

The National Union of Journalists has urged Lord Justice Leveson not to waste a “golden opportunity” to reform the press. Michelle Stanistreet – NUJ general secretary – told the Leveson Inquiry proposals…

A lawyer acting for Virgin Atlantic Airlines has confirmed a staff member leaked celebrity flight details to a paparazzi agency. Jillian Brady told the Leveson Inquiry today the individual, unnamed during the…

Former cabinet minister David Mellor has said the exposure of his private live was a “small price to pay” for press freedom. Mellor – secretary of state for national heritage under John…

A Liberal Democrat minister has told the inquiry News Corporation lobbyist Fred Michel made “veiled threats” to the coalition over the BSkyB bid. Norman Lamb – minister for employment relations, consumer and postal…

The Press Complaints Commission asked the lawyer of a bereaved family to draft a letter to editors asking their privacy be respected, the Leveson Inquiry has heard. Giles Crown, the solicitor for…

Lord Justice Leveson has handed down a ruling on core participants for module four of the inquiry – looking at recommendations for press reform. In the written ruling published yesterday, the judge…

Lord Justice Leveson has today responded to a Mail on Sunday story claiming he tried to prevent politicians from speaking out about the effect of the Leveson Inquiry. The judge opened the…