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Rupert Murdoch resigns from a number of directorships, including that of News International.
2012-07-21

James Murdoch resigns from News International to focus on running News Limited's television business with the News International phone hacking scandal as a factor in the decision.
2012-02-29

James Murdoch, the chief executive of News International, makes his second appearance before the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, as the News International phone hacking scandal continues.
2011-11-10

Four former News International executives are recalled by the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee to face further examination over phone hacking within the organisation.
2011-09-6

MPs release a letter sent to News International in 2007 by former "News of the World" Royal editor Clive Goodman, in which he alleges senior staff at the newspaper were aware of phone hacking activities.
2011-08-16

British Foreign Secretary William Hague defends Prime Minister David Cameron following revelations he has met senior News International executives on 26 occasions since becoming Prime Minister, and entertained Andy Coulson at Chequers following his resignation as Director of Communications. Hague says he is "not embarrassed" by the extent of Cameron's dealings with News International.
2011-07-16

Rebekah Brooks resigns as chief executive of News International as a result of the News International phone hacking scandal.
2011-07-15

Ten members of the British royal family including the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are believed to be among the victims of the "News of the World" phone hacking affair.
2011-07-11

The final edition of the "News of the World" is published in the United Kingdom.
2011-07-10

The Rupert Murdoch-owned News International admits liability in several cases brought against "The News of the World" newspaper for alleged phone hacking, and issues an "unreserved apology".
2011-04-8