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The article discusses the history of investigative journalism and its relation to the law in Great Britain in light of the phone hacking scandal of 2011. Topics include crimes committed by reporters, including bribing criminals and law enforcement officials, planting evidence or corrupting public morals; the types of offences journalists were convicted versus acquitted of and those they got away with; and the stories of many journalists including W. T. Stead, Duncan Webb, and Brendan Foster.

The article reports that a draft of the dossier on Iraq's supposed weapons of mass destruction is being withheld by the British government. The draft was written by a press officer from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and raises the possibility that the information originated with the government rather than with faulty intelligence.

The article discusses a series of leaks from the British government which are subverting the official story. The leaks have caused the government to invoke the official secrets act to prevent more leaks from being reported. The article presents a series of emails on the leaks which were in turn leaked themselves. The leaks are provoking serious questions about Great Britain's and the United States's reason for going to war with Iraq. INSET: …and yet more leaks.

Comments on the firing of Piers Morgan as editor of the "Daily Mirror", which published the apparently faked pictures of British troops torturing Iraqi prisoners. Morgan's criticism of the war on terror and the invasion of Iraq; How the "Mirror" confronted the policies of the British and U.S. governments; Suggestion that corporate influence played a role in Morgan's demise; The anti-war stance of the "Mirror"; Role of the media in supporting the decision to go to war in Iraq; Study which found that the BBC was pro-war; Press coverage concerning Iraq's weapons of mass destruction; Issue of hoaxes; Colin Powell's presentation to the United Nations Security council as a final justification for the invasion; Torture and the British army's long history of colonial occupations; Role of journalists in covering the war in Iraq.

Investigates the British Labour government's media managers' intention to rewrite the rules of government press relations. Prime Minister Tony Blair's demand that Gordon Brown's press secretary, Charlie Whelan, be dismissed; Questions about the technique of spinning; Whelan's high visibility as Brown's spinner; Concern of journalists about the media's corruption.

Talks about the damage created by `spin-doctors' on the British Labour government. Possible impact on the credibility of Prime Minister Tony Blair's European strategy; Headline released by `The Times' regarding the government's decision on the single currency; Story in the `Financial Times' that the government is moving closer to a monetary union; Misinterpretation of Gordon Brown's remarks.

The editorial looks at the drafting of a law regulating the press in Great Britain, as of March 2013, following on the 2012 inquiry into press scandals led by Lord Justice Brian Leveson. It expresses the view that some regulation of the press is valid and necessary but criticizes the proposed legislation, citing its requirement for news publications to hold an official license. Topics include political deals in the drafting of the bill and ownership concentration in the British mass media.

The article looks at misconduct by the press and press regulation in Great Britain, as of December 2012. It cites the report of the commission on the subject headed by British judge Brian Leveson. It criticizes a meeting of press executives convened by British Prime Minister David Cameron in the days after the publication of the report and calls for a transparent process for developing an effective regime of press self-regulation.

In this article the author discusses censorship of the press in Great Britain and the United States and states that the governments of both countries manipulates journalism to promote policies and agendas. He critcizes the war in Iraq and the reporting on the government of Venezuela and Hugo Chávez as done by the BBC.

Presents the author's views on the relationship between Great Britain and the European Union and the campaign group "Britain in Europe." History of the author's involvement with the campaign group; Challenges facing the group and their goal for greater integration between Britain and the European Union; Author's view that British government stifled the pro-European sector's voice; Influence of the British press on the country's integration with Europe.

Argues that the BBC should abandon the "Newsnight" style of attack journalism and confine itself to reporting, rather than making the news. Details of a proposal from a committee headed by Lord Burns regarding BBC executives; Skepticism within the BBC over the plan; Concerns of Michael Grade, chairman, about the government's intentions; Reference to an interview with Michael Howard by Jeremy Paxman of "Newsnight"; Criticism of the BBC's confrontational interviews; Suggestion that it is time for the corporation to accept that it can never be truly independent, and that political exposés are best left to those sections of the media not financed by the state.

Comments on the seizure of computers and files of Rackspace, a company that houses and manages web-server computers used by Indymedia, an independent, Internet-based global information service. How the organization was founded in the run-up to the World Trade Organization protests in Seattle in 1999; Question over who seized the servers and removed one million files; Early reports which suggested that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation did it; Denial from the Metropolitan Police; FBI statement that the subpoena was conducted on behalf of a third country which is suspected to be Italy; Call for a full investigation into who took the files without explanation from Aidan White of the International Federal of Journalists.

Focuses on British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his position on Iraq. Blair's belief that history will vindicate his decision to go to war in Iraq; Indication by Blair's advisers that he may express regret for misleading the country regarding the mistaken intelligence on Saddam Hussein's chemical and biological weapons; Hopes for improved security in Iraq and reduced press coverage of the subject; Difficulties disconnecting Iraq from broader discontent with the government, and Blair in particular; Argument of David Blunkett, one of several influential cabinet figures who do not share Blair's scenario; Belief of a sizeable part of the Parliamentary Labour Party that Blair's position remains vulnerable; Blair's strategy; Outlook.

Looks at the role of the BBC as defined in the Hutton Report which absolved Prime Minister Tony Blair from charges that he manipulated intelligence to get Great Britain involved in the Iraq War. BBC as the world's biggest broadcaster; Contention that the Hutton report revealed how BBC runs; Belief that the Kelly catastrophe was not a bit of bad luck but an accident waiting to happen; Resentment at BBC News; List of complaints; BBC priorities which is not reporting the news; Concern by the director general not for the quality of the news but payroll; Goal of makings news more relevant to younger audiences; Respected programs that have been cut in the quest for the young audience; Hunger for sensation and reluctance to face the consequences of that hunger as what led to the resignation of Gavyn Davies; Belief that the BBC has become a vast corporate nightmare committed to the pursuit of advantage above all else.

Imagines the Hutton inquiry as a TV drama. Judicial inquiry into the death of Dr. David Kelly; Reporters who watch the CCTV broadcast on wide-screen TVs in the press tent; Portrayal of key players by famous actors; Setting which would need to be more glamorous; Broadcast of government e-mails and memos; Inquiry which is not being broadcast to the public; Public feeling that Prime Minister Tony Blair's government cannot be trusted.

The author offers opinions on press and politics in Great Britain. The editor of the newspaper "Daily Mail" is said to have indicated that it is concerned at public reaction to an attack on Ralph Miliband, the late father of Labour Party leaded Ed Miliband. Sympathy is expressed for the position of the newspaper "The Guardian" for its position on printing documents given it by U.S. intelligence service whistleblower Edward Snowden.

The author presents his thoughts on several news stories as of March 29, 2013. He discusses similarities between Cyprus and Great Britain in terms of Russians entering the country for financial benefits through taxation laws or purchasing property and businesses. Regarding Boris Johnson, mayor of London, England, the author suggests his popularity is not enough to lead him to become the British prime minister. Press regulation and education policies in Great Britain are also covered.

The article discusses welfare funding in Great Britain. The author suggests that the government encourages the press to expose cases of welfare fraud in order to make the system seem less appealing. The author examines the statistic that welfare benefit fraud costs British taxpayers 1.6 billion British pounds per year and suggests the figure is actually 250 million British pounds. The author discusses high unemployment rates and laments the lack of moral support for welfare provision.

Comments on the indecision of the "Sun" concerning whom to support in the 2005 British elections. Comments of Trevor Kavanagh, celebrity political editor for the "Sun"; Influence of Rupert Murdoch on the daily newspaper; Myths in political journalism; Why it is irrelevant who the "Sun" tells its readers that it is backing; Suggestion that the paper has been setting a Tory agenda.

Comments on politics and culture in Great Britain as of March 28, 2005. Criticism for the importance of television in politics and social life; Controversy surrounding the British Press Awards; Critique of media coverage given to the British government's budget decisions; Criticism for the role of actress Sarah Jessica Parker as a spokesperson for the Gap clothing store.

Comments on British politics. Decision of Prime Minister Tony Blair's special adviser, Liz Lloyd, to be an MP; Health Secretary John Reid's accusations against Nick Brown, the ex-chief whip; Labour's spring conference in Newcastle, Gateshead; Contest between the Labour hierarchy and competitive political editors; Revenge of health minister Rosie Winterton, MP for working-class Doncaster Central.

Focuses on issues about the western government propaganda on Iraq and weapons of mass destruction. Failure of the "New York Times" and the "Washington Post" to challenge western propaganda on Iraq; Comments from Robert Moore, Washington correspondent of ITN, on the problem facing U.S. President George W. Bush regarding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq; Observation made by John Irvine of ITN on the Iraq war; Comments of David Rose of the "Observer" magazine, on the Iraq war; Statement of Andrew Gowers, "Financial Times" editor, on the possibility of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

Examines the shallow media coverage of politics in Great Britain. Example of the media's superficial coverage of the opposition between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Michael Howard; Discussion of newsworthy conflicts surrounding the struggling Labour Party; Extent of the media's coverage of Peter Mandelson's resignation, which lacked details of his new position as a European Union commissioner in Belgium.

Discusses the relationship between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Chancellor, Gordon Brown. Observations on the atmosphere in Westminster; Political culture; Press coverage of a rift between Blair and Brown.

Gives political news briefs and commentary on politics and government in Great Britain. Outlook for Treasury and Trade ministers to attend a meeting of the Economic Policy Commission in Warwick, England, to discuss Irn Broon's economic and business policy paper; Idea that Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labour government may lose both by-elections on July 15, 2004; Plans for alternative locations for members of parliament to sit in case of potential terrorist attacks, which may include Oxford University; Instructions by Speaker Mickey Martin that members of the Press Gallery must wear jackets in the chamber; Thoughts on the writings of authors David Runciman and Richard Clogg concerning myths which have arisen around the actions of Blair.

Offers observations on British politics. Change of policy by Prime Minister Tony Blair, who has given up chats with lobby correspondents who go on his global travels; Role of David Hill; Frustration of journalists; Sexism in the Parliamentary Labor Party; The deal that Lord Tom Sawyer, former Labour Party general secretary, did with Blair to avert splits between party and government; Helen Liddell's preparations for becoming Governor General of Australia; Topic of possible racism in north London regarding local MP David Lammy.

Comments on politics in Great Britain. Geoff Hoon's angry remarks to Bob Roberts of the "Daily Mirror" at a Labour Party conference; Why Jack Straw fears he might lose his Blackburn seat because of the BNP's intervention; Invitation to Lord Jeffrey Archer to speak about life in prison at the Blue Dolphin Club in London; Others.

Offers observations on the relations between the administration of Prime Minister Tony Blair and the British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC). Relations between the administration of former Prime Minister Clement Attlee and the press; Suggestion that manipulation of the media may often be politically necessary but is not ethical; Conduct of press secretary Alastair Campbell towards the media; Questionable aspects of the Hutton inquiry into the death of weapons expert Dr. David Kelly, including the role of Lee Hughes, who is also linked to an advisory group working to implement the Freedom of Information Act, which may have negative consequences for the media.

Focuses on the role of the British media in presenting false claims about the need for British support in the Iraq War. Failure of the press to challenge claims made by Prime Minister Tony Blair about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, which are under scrutiny; Failure of the media to make available dissenting views on the need for war with Iraq; Complicity of the press in the war.

Discusses the reliance of the British press on the Ministry of Defense (MOD) for objective war information. Unreliability of the MOD; Cooperation between the press and the MOD; BBC war reports.

Discusses the populist hatred against refugees roused by the government and the press in Great Britain. Refugees who were refused entry; Description of refugees in several newspapers in Great Britain.

Highlights the news reported by the `Financial Times' and `Guardian' newspapers in Britain about the plan of British Prime Minister Tony Blair to reverse the decision on reductions in single-parent benefits. Details on the news; Sources of the newspapers on the story.

Focuses on the editorial of the `Daily Telegraph' commenting on the government of British Prime Minister John Major. Criticism on former Prime Minister Anthony Eden; Comparison with Peter Preston's `Guardian.'