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The Press Association news wire tells the story of the nation in daily instalments. Every hour of every day, our network of journalists is reporting on all the stories important to the UK.

The news wire transmits over 100,000 words per day. From heavyweight politics and libel cases to gripping crime stories and revelations about soap opera stars, Press Association covers a wide range of subject matter.

Our customers know they can trust Press Association's reputation as a fast, fair and accurate source - the news as it happens, without spin.

The news wire is transmitted directly into the editorial systems of media across the UK or is accessible via our online breaking news service. In addition stories are repackaged for websites, mobile phones, newspaper pages, teletext services and much more. The news wire is also available for use as a monitoring tool.

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Press Association news wire service is taken by every major national and regional media organisation.

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People in the public eye speak to Press Association as a way of getting their story across, fairly and accurately.

On major occasions, like general elections and royal weddings Press Association acts on behalf of all of the industry to ensure fast distribution of vital information.

 

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The International Olympic Committee has appointed the Press Association as host national news agency for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Wire service news

  • Man battered wife and girl to death

    Hugh McFall beat his wife Susan and their daughter Francesca to death, an inquest ruled
    A businessman who battered his wife and daughter to death with a mallet professed his love for his family repeatedly in the moments after their brutal killings, an inquest heard.
  • 'Talks held' over assisted suicide

    Douglas Sinclair ended his life at a Dignitas clinic in Zurich
    A team of professionals held an urgent meeting to discuss a disabled pensioner who repeatedly threatened to kill himself seven months before he ended his life at a Swiss clinic.
  • Shopkeeper 'battered with bottles'

    Gurmail Singh was battered to death in his own shop, a jury was told
    A shopkeeper was battered to death in his own store as he tried to protect his "hard-earned money" from a gang of robbers, a jury has been told.