Britains' Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee today by paying tribute to the British virtues of “resilience, ingenuity and tolerance”, and to the Duke of Edinburgh, her “constant strength and guide” over the decades.

Britains' Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt kept the door ajar for News Corporation’s planned takeover of BSkyB today when he delayed a decision on whether to refer the deal for a full-blown competition inquiry.

Britains' Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said today that he intends to refer News Corporation’s bid for full control of BSkyB to the Competition Commission.