News International will publish apologies over the phone-hacking scandal in every national newspaper this weekend.
In a statement sent to staff this morning, News International chairman James Murdoch said the company will “apologise to the nation for what has happened”.
Thiss will be followed up “with communications about the actions we have taken to address the wrongdoing that occurred”.
He said: "The company has made mistakes. It is not only receiving appropriate scrutiny, but is also responding to unfair attacks by setting the record straight.
“I would like to conclude by saying thank you. Throughout this time, you have gotten out great papers every day and have stayed focused. I am deeply grateful for that.”
"Earlier today, Rebekah Brooks resigned from her position as CEO. I understand her decision and I want to thank her for her 22 years of service to the company. She has been one of the outstanding editors of her generation and she can be proud of many accomplishments as an executive. We support her as she takes this step to clear her name.
"We have created an independent management and standards committee and I want to emphasise its importance. The committee has direct governance and oversight from News Corporation board members and is codifying standards that will be clear and enforced.
"We made the difficult and necessary decision to close the News of the World.
"A number of other executives have now left the company.
"News Corporation also withdrew its proposal to acquire the shares in BSkyB it does not own. This is a strong signal that our top priority in the UK is to address the issues facing News International."
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In a statement sent to staff this morning, News International chairman James Murdoch said the company will “apologise to the nation for what has happened”.
Thiss will be followed up “with communications about the actions we have taken to address the wrongdoing that occurred”.
He said: "The company has made mistakes. It is not only receiving appropriate scrutiny, but is also responding to unfair attacks by setting the record straight.
“I would like to conclude by saying thank you. Throughout this time, you have gotten out great papers every day and have stayed focused. I am deeply grateful for that.”
Outlining actions taken to tacke the crisis, Murdoch said:
"Earlier today, Rebekah Brooks resigned from her position as CEO. I understand her decision and I want to thank her for her 22 years of service to the company. She has been one of the outstanding editors of her generation and she can be proud of many accomplishments as an executive. We support her as she takes this step to clear her name.
"We have created an independent management and standards committee and I want to emphasise its importance. The committee has direct governance and oversight from News Corporation board members and is codifying standards that will be clear and enforced.
"We made the difficult and necessary decision to close the News of the World.
"A number of other executives have now left the company.
"News Corporation also withdrew its proposal to acquire the shares in BSkyB it does not own. This is a strong signal that our top priority in the UK is to address the issues facing News International."
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