Harriet Harman

Osborne Hints at Parliamentary Deal Over Media Regulation

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne suggested Britain’s main political parties may be able to agree on measures to regulate the press as coalition partners side with the opposition in a vote today.

Labour Party to Declare a New Leader on Sept. 25, Before Annual Conference

Britain’s Labour Party will announce the winner of its leadership election on Sept. 25, the day before activists begin their annual conference.

London Police Say 35 Arrested in Connection With Fee Protest by Students

Demonstrating students broke windows at the complex housing the headquarters of U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron ’s Conservative Party in London in protest against plans to cut funding to universities and increase tuition fees.

Ed Miliband to Run for U.K. Labour Party Leader, Vying With His Brother

Former U.K. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband entered the contest to become leader of the opposition Labour Party , pitting him against his older brother David, the only other candidate so far to have declared.

Five Lawmakers to Run for Labour Party Leadership After Brown's Departure

Five lawmakers will run for the leadership of the U.K. Labour Party after each winning 33 or more nominations from fellow members in the House of Commons.

Murdoch BSkyB Exit Could Presage A Renewed News Corp. Bid

James Murdoch’s resignation as chairman of British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc isn’t simply part of Rupert Murdoch’s strategy to put the hacking scandal behind him. It also may give him another shot at acquiring the 60 percent of BSkyB he doesn’t already control.

Piers Morgan Needs to Answer Phone-Hacking Questions, U.K. Lawmakers Say

Piers Morgan, the presenter of CNN’s “Tonight” show and a former editor of the U.K.’s Daily Mirror newspaper, should return to Britain to answer questions about phone-hacking, lawmakers said.

U.K.’s Top Three Ministers Face Grilling on News Corp. Links

The three most powerful men in Britain take turns testifying about their relationship with Rupert Murdoch this week, as the inquiry set up by Prime Minister David Cameron keeps its spotlight on his government.

U.K. Election May Face Legal Challenges After Voters Locked Out

Britain’s general election was marred yesterday when some voters in constituencies across the country were turned away when polls closed at 10 p.m.

Hunt Memo to Cameron on News Corp. Raises Impartiality Questions

U.K. Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt told Prime Minister David Cameron he backed News Corp.’s planned takeover of British Sky Broadcasting Plc a month before Cameron appointed him to review the bid, a media-ethics probe heard.

"It's a very disappointing result indeed."

- Harriet Harman on Mar 30, 2012

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Yen Gains Against Majors as BOJ Resists New Stimulus

China Top Leaders Warn on Financial Risks as Rebound Falters

Samsung Sold One Third of Smartphones as IPhone Slows

Malaysian Chinese May Drop Najib as Fear of Riot Repeat Ebbs

Gold Rout for Central Banks Buying Most Since 1964: Commodities