News of the World closure

08/07/11

The Murdoch dynasty's decision to close the News of the World (NOTW) has sent shockwaves through the journalism industry.

After a 168 year history the NOTW became embroiled in allegations over phone hacking, which resulted in an announcement yesterday evening that Sunday's edition would be the newspaper's last.

Phone hacking allegations against the NOTW have drastically increased in severity over the course of the week with revelations that murder victim's phones were hacked.

Rebekah Brooks, chief executive of News International who own the NOTW, has come under increasing pressure to resign.

David Cameron has also faced uncomfortable questions about former NOTW editor Andy Coulson who he employed as No 10 director of communications until January this year. Mr Coulson was arrested earlier today.

Lib Dems: Demise of NOTW does not solve problem

No 10: Phone hacking must never happen again

NOTW political editor: Current staff not responsible for phone hacking

Chris Bryant: Brooks should go over phone-hacking, not NOTW staff

Hugh Grant: NOTW closure is "cynical"

James Murdoch: NOTW sullied by phone hacking

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