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Nigel Farage’s exit from the Telegraph may be cause for cheer. But there’s a sobering side to this story

The clear-out at the newspaper seems driven less by politics than by a shift towards AI – and journalism will pay the price, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6

Telegraph’s £575m takeover by German media giant completed

The media giant stated that the acquisition will enable it to accelerate the Telegraph's ‘digital transformation’

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Axel Springer to complete £575m Telegraph takeover

The Politico and Business Insider owner said it will close the acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

German twist in the Telegraph tale shatters Lord Rothermere’s dreams

The European media giant Axel Springer has scuppered the Daily Mail owner. But why did it not bid sooner? And what will Brexit-backing readers think?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

Telegraph sold for £575m as German buyer elbows out Daily Mail

Axel Springer, owner of Bild and Die Welt, agrees all-cash deal for one of UK’s oldest newspapers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

Politico owner Axel Springer joins rival Telegraph bid led by Dovid Efune

Sale to Lord Rothermere, Daily Mail owner, referred to regulators on media plurality and competition grounds

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

How Jeff Bezos Plans To Spend (and Donate) His Billions Long Term

The billionaire has publicly declared his intention to donate the bulk of his wealth to causes that advance humanity and fortify Earth's future from challenges.

GOBankingRates · Dec 2, 2025

Elon Musk is boosting the AfD. But why is Germany’s mainstream helping him?

After years of politicians and media figures normalising far-right ideas, the billionaire’s meddling is falling on fertile ground, says Berlin-based journalist and author Hanno Hauenstein

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025

OPINION - The Barclays are back with a bang and the Telegraph sale has been turned completely on its head

A motorbike weaves through the London traffic. It’s heading across town, from Belgravia to the City. Riding pillion is Aidan Barclay. The bike races up to the doors of the Lloyds Bank headquarters. Barclay dismounts, rushes in and thrusts a piece of paper into the startled receptionist’s hand. It’s a…

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023

Axel Springer’s Telegraph bid in doubt over ‘digital-only’ future

Head of German-based group tells Politico podcast its strategy is to grow its digital media

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023