Unanswered questions remaining in wake of News of the World closure

Why is Rebekah Brooks being shielded by the Murdochs?

Just how many people were targeted by the newspaper?

Which other newspapers are involved in similar behaviour – the News of the World doesn’t seem to be the only one?

Will the public turn against The Sun brand as this story continues to unfold – without the News of the World in existence?

Will News International look to roll out a seven-day-newsroom for The Sun?

How will the police investigate allegations that members of the force were paid vast sums of money by reporters for information? Will this be a criminal investigation?

Will the Government approve the takeover of BSkyB having now delayed the decision?

How will the newspaper industry cope with the closure of its highest selling Sunday title?

Will the Sheridan conviction stand up with Andy Coulson expected to be taken into custody over the phone hacking allegations – while other questions remain about alleged withheld evidence and possible perjury during the defamation appeal.

Will criminal proceedings be launched against Rebekah Brooks who was editor of the News of the World when Milly Dowler’s phone was hacked and has already admitted knowledge that police were paid by journalists for information?

Which newspaper titles will benefit from the closure of the News of the World? Where will advertisers turn to instead?

Is the closure of the News of the World a bluff by News International – having seemingly purchased The Sun on Sunday domain name earlier this week? Is it a gesture towards the BSkyB bid?

Will Rupert Murdoch actually make a direct statement about the decision to close his first British newspaper bought in 1969?

Where do all the journalists go? Will they find other employment at a time when the newspaper industry is struggling itself?

Is the Press Complaints Commission fit for purpose or does a new body, with powers similar to those of Ofcom, need to be established instead?