Frontrunner in Telegraph newspaper takeover bid accuses rivals of hypocrisy Jeff Zucker of Abu Dhabi-backed Redbird IMI insists editorial independence of titles would be protected The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
The Telegraph, the autocracy and free speech: can RedBird IMI calm media fears? One of the investors bidding for the paper is the vice-president of the UAE, which is ranked far down the press freedom index The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
Sale of Telegraph paused as consortium pledges to repay Barclay debts Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI’s announcement casts doubt over auction process The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023
Telegraph and Spectator expected to be bought over by Abu Dhabi-backed fund Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund RedBird IMI has paved the way to take control of the Telegraph and Spectator publications after agreeing loans to… The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023
Abu Dhabi-backed fund says it will take control of Telegraph and Spectator RedBird IMI ‘reaches agreement’ on package of loans to repay debts owed by Barclay family The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023
Abu Dhabi-backed fund strikes deal in move to secure Telegraph newspaper It comes after the Telegraph and Spectator were put into receivership over unpaid debts to lenders by its previous owners. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023
MPs want UK national security law used to vet Barclay family’s Telegraph offer Financing from Abu Dhabi investors secured for bid but use of overseas sovereign wealth questioned The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023
Whether sacked or not, Suella Braverman could stir up a new Tory civil war If the PM doesn’t get rid of her, he’ll look weak; if he does, she’ll rail from the backbenches. Is this all part of the home secretary’s grand plan? asks the Spectator’s political editor, Katy Balls The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 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
Loud and uncowed: how UnHerd owner Paul Marshall became Britain’s newest media mogul UnHerd has quickly become one of the biggest sites for political commentary in the UK, and now the hedge fund founder behind it – who also funds GB News and donates to the Tories – is trying to add the Telegraph to a fast-growing empire. What does he really want? The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Barclay family’s £1bn ‘back door’ offer for Telegraph alarms rival bidders Source close to process says there are concerns offer could have ‘chilling affect’ on auction for media group The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
An amazing turnaround? A less terrible disaster? After these byelections, Sunak may not be able to deliver either The prime minister’s allies are trying to explain away today’s humiliating losses, but most MPs accept the threat is existential, says Katy Balls, political editor of the Spectator The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
Sale of Telegraph newspapers and Spectator kicks off Last-ditch attempt by Barclay family to shut down auction with blockbuster £1bn offer thwarted The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
Spectator seeks new columnist as Taki leaves after attempted rape conviction The writer hasn't appeared in the last two magazines Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2023 A Memoir of my Former Self review: Hilary Mantel was peerless, but this new collection is one for purists If you would like to read what Hilary Mantel made of Robocop, then I have the book for you. But if you’re looking for a memoir, as you might expect given the title, then you are out of luck. This is a collection of essays, lectures and journalism (Mantel spent…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023 Taki Theodoracopulos given 12-month suspended sentence for attempted rape Spectator journalist, 87, is found guilty of attacking woman on ski weekend at his Swiss chalet in 2009
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023 Bild publisher Axel Springer eyes Telegraph auction German company registers interest with Goldman Sachs ahead of Telegraph Media Group auction
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023 How a thinktank got the cost of net zero for the UK wildly wrong Civitas’s deeply flawed report was timed to follow the PM’s speech in which he called for an honest approach to the issue
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 The Spectator’s UK profit grows as magazine ‘resilient’ ahead of sale The weekly magazine said it is a profitable business which has ‘shown resilience through tough market conditions’.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023 US billionaire in talks with GB News co-owner over Telegraph bid Founder of Citadel hedge fund Ken Griffin linked to group of investors including Sir Paul Marshall
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023 Rupert Murdoch’s last move? The Spectator is in his sights Rightwing magazine is said to be a favourite of the billionaire and is considered a ‘trophy prize’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023 What does Rupert Murdoch’s resignation mean for his UK media outlets? Lachlan Murdoch doesn’t share his father’s interest in Britain but Rupert is still deemed ‘very much in control’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023 Inside the Tory climate soap opera this week: ‘The WhatsApp groups are a bloodbath’ The party’s net zero divide was deeper than ever before Rishi Sunak’s speech, says Katy Balls, the Spectator’s political editor
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023 Boris Johnson attacks UK aid to Ukraine: ‘What the hell are we waiting for?’ Former PM says west is dragging its feet in support for Ukraine and calls for urgent supply of weaponry in Spectator column
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 Daily Mail owner looks to Middle Eastern backers over Telegraph bid Lord Rothermere is second potential suitor to turn to oil-rich region for financial support