Hunt's Ex-Aide In 'Web Of Manipulation'

Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt's ex-aide Adam Smith quit over the BSkyB takeover bid after being "drawn into a web of manipulation and exaggeration", the Leveson Inquiry has heard.

Merci Mon Ami: Hunt's Cosy Texts To Lobbyist

Dozens of jokey, friendly text messages between Jeremy Hunt and a senior News Corporation lobbyist have been released by the Leveson inquiry.

Yes Scotland! Battle For Independence Begins

Celebrities from Hollywood have lined up with Holyrood, united in their campaign for an independent Scotland.

'Lack Of Foresight' Over Defence Cost-Cutting

Mass job cuts at the Ministry of Defence are being determined by short-term cost-cutting instead of long-term military needs, a group of cross-party MPs has warned.

Patients To Rate Their Hospital Treatment

A new test to improve care in hospitals in England will allow patients to rate the treatment they receive.

Lost Privacy Case Costs Huhne's Partner £250k

Chris Huhne's partner has lost her harassment case against Associated Newspapers and been ordered to pay £250,000 in costs within a fortnight.

Clegg: Euro Break-Up Would Harm Britain

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has issued a fresh warning about the drastic consequences of Greece leaving the euro for Britain and slammed the "piecemeal" response of EU leaders to the crisis.

UK Double-Dip Recession Deeper Than Feared

The UK double-dip recession is deeper than originally thought after revised figures showed a sharper decline in economic output during the first quarter of the year.

Tories Given Free Vote On Gay Marriage

David Cameron will offer rebellious Tory MPs a free vote on controversial Government plans to legalise gay marriage, avoiding a Commons showdown.

PM Angry At Euro Summit's Failure To Agree

A summit of European leaders has ended without clear agreement on how best to restore confidence in the euro, despite pleas from the British PM to get a grip on the crisis.