The UK government is set to ban foreign state ownership, influence, or control of British newspapers and news magazines, effectively blocking a UAE-backed takeover of the Telegraph titles. Lord Parkinson will announce the amendment to the Enterprise Act to enforce this ban, preventing foreign governments from owning UK media assets.
UK To Forbid Foreign Control of Media, Block UAE Imminent Purchase of Conservative Paper Telegraph via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/ZLsz9QQJ4B
GB News owner could be blocked from buying Telegraph and Spectator Even if UAE-based RedBird IMI is prevented from bidding for the titles by strengthened rules on foreign ownership of UK media groups, it still retains control over the sale prices https://t.co/xsmKLKecny
Britain’s government has legislated to block an Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of the Telegraph. It may not upend relations with the UAE. But making policy on the hoof further hits the UK’s reputation as a place for foreigners to invest, argues @KarenKKwok https://t.co/OoKbm94yhP
The British government moves to block an Emirati bid to buy the Telegraph newspaper given "the U.A.E.’s autocratic government, checkered human rights record, and friendly ties to" Putin. https://t.co/L2HnGKZat1
The government has set out rule changes that would prevent foreign states from owning British newspapers and other print media, a move that could block the takeover of The Daily Telegraph newspaper and The Spectator news magazine. https://t.co/HU2rebDAVs
RedBird IMI, a venture between RedBird Capital Partners and UAE-based IMI, is considering a sale of the Telegraph after the UK government said it is working to ban foreign state ownership of UK media titles. https://t.co/azl2guGwnR via @tommetcalf123 @JamieNimmo63 https://t.co/FDuvuTAOyw
UK Bans Foreign State Ownership of Newspapers in Blow to Jeff Zucker. Read more: https://t.co/rLzFiwuS3x Ousted CNN boss Jeff Zucker's plan to acquire Britain's Daily Telegraph is in jeopardy as the UK ...
Britain's government outlined plans to stop foreign states from owning newspapers, potentially giving ministers the power to block Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI's bid to buy the Telegraph https://t.co/pDCdMjYaeP
The proposed takeover of The Telegraph Media Group by Jeff Zucker's investment group RedBird IMI is likely to be blocked by new legislation that bans the ownership of U.K. newspapers by foreign governments. https://t.co/mDTugQtcNy
‘The idea of the UAE taking over the biggest selling broadsheet newspaper in the United Kingdom was too much for parliamentarians.' @LiamHalligan discusses the Government outlawing the ownership of foreign newspapers above a certain threshold. https://t.co/p6QwTFH545
'No one has ever bought a newspaper to make money!' @andrewdoyle_com @mrstevenallen @scottcapurro discuss moves to ban foreign ownership of UK newspapers, one of Thursday's top stories. https://t.co/nqU9wCZg0H
Should foreign states own UK newspapers? @LyallGrant: 'The current owners of The Telegraph interfere, there's a lot of self-censorship'. @janemartinson: 'Rich men do not buy newspapers for money, they buy them for influence'. https://t.co/Wd7NwEgjCo 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/NOi6QHXzeq
Should foreign states own UK newspapers? @LyallGrant: 'The current owners of the Telegraph interfere, there's a lot of self-censorship'. @janemartinson: 'Rich men do not buy newspapers for money, they buy them for influence'. https://t.co/Wd7NwEgjCo 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/cOtQP3eChM
The U.K. says it will ban foreign governments from owning newspapers and magazines in the country. https://t.co/42f2R280XY
UK government to block foreign control of media, casting doubt on Telegraph deal https://t.co/a6mHxloBXn https://t.co/sFbcqNP6l9
UAE-Telegraph deal ‘dead’ as foreign governments face ban on UK media ownership Ministers commit to the ban after concern over a takeover by an investment fund majority owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan https://t.co/HWPe7jsX8T
Foreign state ownership of UK newspapers to be banned. Sensible. The SDP would also ban foreign ownership of water, telecoms, energy and other critical industry and infrastructure. Too much of the family silver has already been sold off. https://t.co/zRuMOxEKJd
U.K. will change law to ban foreign states from owning newspapers https://t.co/JPtWdAjavI
Very welcome news from the Government - foreign state ownership of newspapers to be banned. https://t.co/DMTGMkPIMd https://t.co/WDvSayR8YP
UK To Seek Ban On Foreign State Ownership Of British Newspapers https://t.co/UqJTx71QsE https://t.co/WRZ3L9lsi7
UK will change law to ban foreign states from owning newspapers https://t.co/Okk0ZTdZoJ https://t.co/DeihKiZmBP
The government is expected to commit to banning foreign governments from owning British newspapers and magazines, effectively blocking an Abu Dhabi-led takeover of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph and Spectator magazine Read more ⬇ https://t.co/AlbdKFrgoQ
UK to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers https://t.co/mOI8xUNjF2
Foreign state control of British news organisations to be outlawed in bid to ‘block’ UAE takeover of The Telegraph https://t.co/aEV90ILvb7
Foreign state control of British news organisations is to be outlawed, in a move by Rishi Sunak to block the attempted UAE-takeover of the Telegraph. https://t.co/qFMKDeI5BS
UK govt to seek ban on foreign state ownership of British newspapers, minister says https://t.co/eXD85wXson
Still unclear if foreign powers could buy influence via minority stakes in newspapers and magazines. (Emiratis have 15% of Vodafone, for example). Foreign governments should not be allowed to own British press - in whole or in part. Parliament can still act to close loopholes https://t.co/qn1O0mmzqG
Government to ban foreign states from buying British newspapers https://t.co/Fx5hafXvM6
NEW; Lord Parkinson confirms in the House of Lords that the Government will ban foreign state ownership of newspapers.
Foreign state control of British news organisations is to be outlawed, in a move by Rishi Sunak to block the attempted UAE-takeover of The Telegraph Find out more ⬇️ https://t.co/4ZHo7sKtzr
UK to ban foreign states from owning newspapers in blow to Jeff Zucker’s bid for Telegraph: source https://t.co/1iDGLkZXOV https://t.co/jjIYL9rg51
"Foreign state ownership of UK newspapers to be banned amid UAE Telegraph takeover bid "Ministers are expected to reveal a Bill amendment that will prevent other countries controlling a British news organisation" https://t.co/Fo25eh4Huw
🚨 NEW: Culture Minister Lord Parkinson is expected to announce an amendment to the Enterprise Act to ban foreign states from having ownership or control over British newspapers [@MarkKleinmanSky]
Exciting news being reported by The Guardian: The UK government plans to introduce legislation to prevent foreign governments owning UK media assets. Guardian says the move would "scupper" the attempted RedBirdIMI takeover of the Telegraph and Spectator.
UK set to ban foreign state control of media companies https://t.co/W5pboK64yD via @LucyGJWhite @kitty_donaldson https://t.co/ah61u9Mq8z
Ministers set to ban foreign state ownership of UK newspapers - likely to block Telegraph sale to firm backed by UAE’s Sheikh Mansour. Man City always say they are owned by Mansour not a state https://t.co/pu5uF9AQnp
The UK plans to ban foreign states from taking controlling stakes or influencing local media companies, sources say, as ministers consider a UAE-linked takeover of the Telegraph newspaper https://t.co/lX5tOLmRQc
Ministers are expected to announce as soon as this afternoon that foreign governments will not be allowed to buy newspapers, GBNEWS understands. The news could be a hammer blow to attempts by a UAE-backed company to buy The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph and The Spectator. 1/2
Foreign state ownership of UK newspapers to be banned amid UAE Telegraph takeover bid https://t.co/OYW3FF6yE6
Ministers are expected to announce as soon as this afternoon that foreign governments will not be allowed to buy newspapers, GBNEWS understands. The news could be a hammer blow to effects by a UAE-backed company to buy The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph and The Spectator. 1/2
BREAKING: Foreign govts face ban on owning British newspapers - effectively blocking Abu Dhabi-led Telegraph takeover Read more🔗 https://t.co/naRd6VxICh
Britain will change the law to ban foreign states from owning, influencing or controlling British newspapers, Sky News reported on Wednesday. https://t.co/Z8UQETygDu
New: Sky News understands Government will commit to ban foreign state ownership, influence or control of newspapers and news magazines in the UK. The move, expected to be confirmed in Parliament this afternoon, effectively blocks a UAE0backed takeover of the Telegraph titles
UK WILL CHANGE LAW TO BAN FOREIGN STATES FROM HAVING OWNERSHIP, INFLUENCE OR CONTROL OF BRITISH NEWSPAPERS - SKY NEWS
Revealed: Lord Parkinson, the culture minister, will announce today that the government has decided to amend the Enterprise Act (via the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill) to ban foreign states from having ownership, influence or control of British newspapers...
Britain considering measures to stop foreign states from buying newspapers https://t.co/2jzSxZPb3L https://t.co/42weGP4uSC