London Media Inquiry

• Britain begins criminal inquiry over Edward Snowden-linked data

  Britain has begun a criminal inquiry after seizing potentially dangerous documents from the partner of a journalist who has led coverage of Edward Snowden's leaks about U.S. and British electronic spying, a lawyer for the police said today.

• Rupert Murdoch says police inquiries into journalists 'disproportionate'

  Media mogul Rupert Murdoch said the police investigations into alleged criminal activity by journalists at his newspapers in Britain were "disproportionate", according to letters written to British lawmakers.

• Queen Elizabeth II's finances likely to be investigated

  For the first time ever, Queen Elizabeth II is likely to face a robust inquiry into her finances and expenses by British MPs due to a recent change in law.

• Rupert Murdoch mocks UK government as he arrives for ethics inquiry

  Rupert Murdoch on Saturday mocked the UK government's "mad" plans to lend more money to the International Monetary Fund and criticised its energy, education and tax policies after arriving in London ahead of his appearance at a media inquiry next week. The 81-year-old News Corp boss will appear before a senior judge in London's High Court on Wedne...