News International apologises for phone-hacking

News of the World owner admits liability for a number of cases and agrees to set up a compe

A dramatic development in the phone-hacking story. Robert Peston has the news that News International will admit liability in a number of the cases brought against the News of the World and will also establish a compensation fund, with a view to “dealing with justifiable claims efficiently”.

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