Ex-News of the World journalists given go ahead to sue for unfair dismissal

Neville Thurlbeck and James Weatherup get green light from employment tribunals to take action against News Group NewspapersTwo former News of the World journalists who were jailed for hacking the phones of politicians and celebrities have been given the go ahead to sue Rupert Murdoch’s publishing company for unfair dismissal.They can seek compensation for the loss of their jobs in 2011 following a decision by the president of the employment tribunals (England and Wales) to dismiss an application by News Group Newspapers to have their cases struck out. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2014-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch's publishing company News Corp. swung to a profit in its fiscal first quarter -- its first financial reporting period as a stand-alone company -- but revenue slipped nearly 3%.     Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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News Corp. revenue falls as ads decline

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