This morning the Crown Prosecution Service announced that it has decided not to pursue a corporate charge against News Group Newspapers (NGN), a subsidiary of News UK, involving Operation Weeting.

A spokesperson for News UK said:

We have been notified by the CPS that, after detailed consideration of the case, following an extensive review by the Metropolitan Police Service, they have decided not to pursue a corporate charge against our company.  We welcome that decision.

Long ago, we apologised for the conduct that occurred, immediately took steps to pay compensation to those affected, and updated and instituted substantial reforms in our business to ensure our governance is second to none.  Following a thorough and exhaustive investigation, and after many long trials, enquiries and proceedings, this matter has been concluded and the right decision has been taken.

At the same time, we are mindful of the many employees and their families who endured great hardship during these past few years.  Even in the midst of such adversity, they continued building this business, working with diligence and professionalism, and have much to be proud of.  We now relish the chance to focus fully on what this company does best - world class professional journalism.