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1 month ago

Telegraph marks a year in limbo as Starmer faces diplomatic pressure over sale

When Lucy Frazer, the former culture secretary, intervened to halt the sale of The Telegraph to a fund backed by Abu Dhabi, it was clear the Gulf state’s swoop on the British media would not go smoothly. Few could have predicted, however, that a full year later RedBird IMI would be left clutching a newspaper it was legally blocked from …

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2 months, 1 week ago

US publisher Dovid Efune in exclusive talks to buy The Telegraph

The Telegraph

The publisher of US news website The New York Sun has entered exclusive talks to buy The Telegraph for more than £500m. Mr Efune said: “The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph symbolise the very best of world-class, independent journalism and a commitment to relentlessly seeking the public interest. It’s with these principles that The Telegraph is best positioned for even …

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5 months ago

Private equity firm plots takeover bid for Telegraph following Lord Rothermere withdrawal

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A private equity firm is plotting a takeover bid for …

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6 months ago

RedBird IMI opens bids for its sale of UK’s Telegraph newspaper

Live Mint

LONDON, June 21 - Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI said on Friday it had opened bids for its sale of the Telegraph and Spectator, having reversed its decision to acquire the right-leaning newspaper group after the government intervened. "We can confirm that prospective owners are now able to submit their initial bids from today," a Redbird IMI spokesperson said. RedBird IMI …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Telegraph takeover: Why did it collapse and what happens next?

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After a lengthy process, receivers for Telegraph Media Group …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Telegraph faces financial stability threat from Barclay family

The Telegraph

The Telegraph would be at risk of financial instability if the Barclay family were to regain control in the wake of the failed takeover backed by the United Arab Emirates, it can be revealed. Since they regained ownership, the Barclay family have been barred from controlling The Telegraph by measures put in place by the Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer to …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

UAE given more time to offer concessions in Telegraph bid

The Telegraph

The Abu Dhabi fund bidding for The Telegraph has been granted more time to make concessions to the Government amid concerns about the impact of the deal on press freedom. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer last week said she was “minded to” refer the planned takeover of the Telegraph by RedBird IMI to an in-depth investigation by the Competition and Markets …

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9 months ago

UAE-backed Telegraph takeover potentially against public interest, Ofcom warns Culture Secretary

The Telegraph

A UAE-backed takeover of the Telegraph would potentially be against the public interest, the media regulator Ofcom has warned the Culture Secretary. “In particular, they consider that International Media Investments, a majority partner in RB Investco’s parent company, may have the incentive to influence TMG in a way that could potentially act against the public interest in the UK by …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Ban on foreign state ownership of UK newspapers effectively halts UAE takeover of Telegraph

The Telegraph

Foreign state control of British newspapers is to be outlawed, effectively blocking the UAE’s attempted takeover of The Telegraph. The amendment is yet to be published and it remains unclear what percentage of foreign state ownership would amount to “influence” under the proposed change. Lord Parkinson said the amount of overall ownership by a foreign state entity, such as a …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

More than 100 MPs back calls to block sale of Telegraph to UAE-funded firm

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A letter signed by the cross-party group of MPs, sent …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Culture Secretary vows to protect press freedom amid Telegraph takeover review

The Telegraph

The Culture Secretary has vowed to do “everything possible” to protect press freedom amid a review into a planned UAE-backed takeover of The Telegraph. “Journalism that is free and without favour really matters.” The comments come amid growing concerns about the prospect of a UAE takeover of The Telegraph and its impact on press freedom. However, media minister Julia Lopez …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Telegraph boss exits amid Government review of Abu Dhabi-backed takeover

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The boss of the Telegraph …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Cross-party group of MPs tell minister of concerns over UAE-backed takeover of The Telegraph

The Telegraph

A cross-party group of more than 20 MPs and peers has written to the Culture Secretary expressing their deep concern at the prospect of The Telegraph being taken over by a United Arab Emirates-backed fund. They have urged Lucy Frazer to refer the proposed takeover to the Competition and Markets Authority for a so-called Phase Two review, to ensure that …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Telegraph takeover: Sunak ‘must strengthen investigation’ to stop Abu Dhabi exerting influence

The Telegraph

Rishi Sunak should strengthen the investigation into the takeover of The Telegraph over fears Abu Dhabi is trying to exert “material influence” on the paper, a Tory MP has said. Mr O’Brien said that Ms Frazer should now issue a new PIIN covering the repayment of the debt, so that it cannot be used by the Abu Dhabi-backed firm to …

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1 year ago

Barclay family repays £1.2bn debt to Lloyds amid potential sale of Telegraph

The Independent

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1 year ago

UK government intervenes in potential takeover of Telegraph newspaper by Abu Dhabi-backed fund

Associated Press

LONDON — Britain’s government said Thursday it has asked media and market competition officials to investigate whether a potential Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of The Telegraph newspaper would impact press freedoms. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said she issued a “public interest intervention notice” after considering the possible impact of the offer by the investment fund RedBird IMI to the previous owners …

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1 year ago

The man who could play the deciding role in The Telegraph’s fate

The Telegraph

As Tory concerns mount over a looming Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of The Telegraph, attention is turning to Oliver Dowden. While Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has official responsibility for overseeing the sale, MPs are now pressing Mr Dowden to intervene under his national security mandate. The sweeping laws came into force last year amid concerns the UK’s approach to foreign takeovers …

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1 year ago

‘I would resign if Abu Dhabi interfered,’ says Telegraph bidder Jeff Zucker

The Telegraph

Senior Conservative figures such as Lord Hague and Lord Moore, the former Telegraph editor, have said the deal should not be allowed to proceed as the UAE’s free speech laws and controversial diplomatic positions on Russia and China mean it should not be able to influence a major British media company. They are there at the entrance making the investment …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Government ‘minded’ to intervene over Telegraph sale deal – Culture Secretary

The Independent

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1 year, 1 month ago

Loans pave way for Abu Dhabi-backed fund to take over UK’s Telegraph newspaper

Associated Press

LONDON — An Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund said Monday it has paved the way to take ownership of Britain’s Telegraph newspaper and The Spectator magazine after striking a deal with the publications’ previous owners to repay debts owed by them. RedBird IMI — a joint venture between RedBird Capital and Abu Dhabi’s International Media Investments, and led by former CNN …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Abu Dhabi-backed fund strikes deal in move to secure Telegraph newspaper

The Independent

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1 year, 1 month ago

Barclay family bid to regain control of The Telegraph with Gulf cash

The Telegraph

It is understood that RedBird IMI is not in line to take any shares in The Telegraph under the initial terms of the new loan. The Barclay family’s Zucker-backed offer threatens to derail an ongoing auction of The Telegraph being run by Goldman Sachs. Bidders including a consortium led by the hedge fund chief Sir Paul Marshall, the Daily Mail …

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Telegraph marks a year in limbo as Starmer faces diplomatic pressure over sale

US publisher Dovid Efune in exclusive talks to buy The Telegraph

Private equity firm plots takeover bid for Telegraph following Lord Rothermere withdrawal

RedBird IMI opens bids for its sale of UK’s Telegraph newspaper

Telegraph takeover: Why did it collapse and what happens next?

Telegraph faces financial stability threat from Barclay family

UAE given more time to offer concessions in Telegraph bid

UAE-backed Telegraph takeover potentially against public interest, Ofcom warns Culture Secretary

Ban on foreign state ownership of UK newspapers effectively halts UAE takeover of Telegraph

More than 100 MPs back calls to block sale of Telegraph to UAE-funded firm

Culture Secretary vows to protect press freedom amid Telegraph takeover review

Telegraph boss exits amid Government review of Abu Dhabi-backed takeover

Cross-party group of MPs tell minister of concerns over UAE-backed takeover of The Telegraph

Telegraph takeover: Sunak ‘must strengthen investigation’ to stop Abu Dhabi exerting influence

Barclay family repays £1.2bn debt to Lloyds amid potential sale of Telegraph

UK government intervenes in potential takeover of Telegraph newspaper by Abu Dhabi-backed fund

The man who could play the deciding role in The Telegraph’s fate

‘I would resign if Abu Dhabi interfered,’ says Telegraph bidder Jeff Zucker

Government ‘minded’ to intervene over Telegraph sale deal – Culture Secretary

Loans pave way for Abu Dhabi-backed fund to take over UK’s Telegraph newspaper

Abu Dhabi-backed fund strikes deal in move to secure Telegraph newspaper

Barclay family bid to regain control of The Telegraph with Gulf cash