The Independent's Johann Hari returns Orwell Prize

Journalist Johann Hari is handing back a writing prize after an investigation into allegations he plagiarised quotes in his articles. Mr Hari was suspended two months ago while the Independent newspaper investigated claims against him. It says he has admitted "embellishment of quotations/plagiarism" and of using a pseudonym to attack critics online. Mr Hari will return the Orwell Prize and take four months' unpaid leave as well as taking a journalism course