Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim

Cherie Blair has lodged a claim over hacking of her phone, her lawyers said.

The wife of former prime minister Tony Blair is understood to be taking action against News Group Newspapers.

A statement released by Graham Atkins, of Atkins Thomson, said: "I can confirm that we have issued a claim on behalf of Cherie Blair in relation to the unlawful interception of her voicemails.

"I will not be commenting any further at this time."