BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after notes shared Politics Boris Johnson’s prime-time interview with the BBC has been cancelled after briefing notes were shared with him by presenter Laura Kuenssberg “by mistake”. The former Prime Minister was meant to be interviewed by the former political editor in his first major sit-down since leaving office, to be broadcast on BBC One at 7.30pm on Thursday, [...]
Liz Truss on Reform, Trump and why she would have outdone Rishi Sunak Politics Former Prime Minister Liz Truss made just one appearance at the Conservative Party conference this year. But the queue to hear her chat to the Telegraph’s Tim Stanley stretched for some distance. Members told CityAM they were eager to hear her views. And if you missed it, we’ve rounded up the most eye-catching things she [...]
The Telegraph streamlines ownership structure as sale nears a close Media The Telegraph’s ownership structure has been streamlined as bidders for the prestigious London-based publication prepare for a final decision within the next two weeks. In a memo to staff on Monday, Telegraph Media Group boss Anna Jones also confirmed the sale process is advancing, with multiple second-round bids received, Sky News reported. RedBird IMI, the [...]
Sir Paul Marshall pulls out of race to own Telegraph September 29, 2024 Sir Paul Marshall has not submitted a formal offer for the Telegraph despite being regarded as one of the auction's front-runners.
Telegraph attracts takeover interest amid latest auction deadline September 27, 2024 The bidding war to buy the Telegraph newspaper business is moving nearer to its conclusion amid the latest deadline for takeover offers. Potential suitors to buy the Telegraph Media Group have until the end of Friday to submit second-round offers. It is understood at least three parties, including both UK and international firms, are in [...]
Redbird IMI sells The Spectator to Sir Paul Marshall for £100m September 10, 2024 Redbird IMI has sold The Spectator magazine, part of the Telegraph Media Group, to hedge fund magnate Sir Paul Marshall’s Old Queen Street (OQS) Media for £100m. OQS Media owns and operates the online magazine UnHerd, the Old Queen Street Café, the UnHerd Club and CoEditor Limited, a publishing technology startup. Sir Paul Marshall, also [...]
Mark Kleinman: Hargreaves Lansdown deal poses conundrum for retail punters August 15, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking with his weekly City A.M. column. Today, he takes a look at the Hargreaves Lansdown takeover deal, the auction of The Daily Telegraph and efforts to boost London's capital markets
Boris Johnson sized up for Telegraph editor role amid bidding war August 12, 2024 Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly being considered for the role of global editor-in-chief at The Daily Telegraph. The approach has been made by Johnson’s former chancellor, Nadhim Zahawi, who is spearheading a bid to buy The Telegraph and The Spectator, both of which are up for sale following a blocked Abu Dhabi-backed takeover, [...]
Telegraph sale: Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi hunts backers for £600m bid July 22, 2024 Zahawi is said to be confident he can submit a competitive bid and wants to boost the Telegraph's profitability by expanding in the US.
Mark Kleinman: Tate & Lyle’s sweet deal isn’t just for taste July 18, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and the man who gets the Square Mile talking in his weekly City A.M. column. Today, he looks at Tate & Lyle’s , the Telegraph auction and a Staveley’s pitchside plays