United Kingdom parliamentary expenses scandal "The Daily Telegraph" obtained a full copy of all expenses claims. The "Telegraph" began publishing, in instalments from 8 May 2009, certain MPs' expenses. The "Telegraph" justified the publication of the information because it contended that the official information due to be released would have omitted key information about re-designating of second-home nominations. The information in the leaks published by "The Daily Telegraph" originated from the parliamentary fees office, and had been offered to other newspaper organisations for more than £150,000. In September 2009, the assistant editor of the "Telegraph", Andrew Pierce, revealed in an interview that the newspaper had
The Saint (UK newspaper) or another been involved in "The Saint". Section editors hold regular meetings, which any student or staff member may attend, to commission articles. "The Saint" is one of only a few UK student newspapers to boast full financial and editorial independence from both the University and their Student Union. The other UK newspapers with a similar financial and editorial position are the Cherwell of Oxford, and the Varsity of Cambridge. The newspaper's income does not come from a grant, but entirely from advertising. Financial difficulties arising from such an unusual situation have often threatened the future of the newspaper. "The