Telegraph auction paused while Lloyds reviews RedBird IMI offer

Zucker’s RedBird IMI offers to take over Telegraph in debt for equity deal

Abu Dhabi-backed group run by former CNN boss agrees to help Barclay family pay off its loans

Nov. 20, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage

Jeff Zucker’s RedBird IMI backs latest Barclay offer for the Telegraph

Investor run by former CNN boss offers to help finance deal as German publisher Axel Springer pulls out of auction

Nov. 17, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage

UK forbids RedBird IMI from exerting influence on Telegraph during probe

Abu Dhabi-backed group is banned from controlling the newspaper while regulators scrutinise its bid

15 hr ago - ft.com - World - United Kingdom

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 United Arab Emirates has a mixed record on free speech. Detention of journalists is not uncommon and the nation ...

Nov. 24, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Abu Dhabi’s media record under scrutiny after Telegraph deal offer

Gulf state funding RedBird IMI’s bid for UK newspaper has sought to build English-speaking media assets for past 15 years

Nov. 26, 2023 - ft.com - World

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. A group of Conservative MPs have written to the government asking it to use the UK’s national security laws to investigate the Barclay family’s ...

Nov. 19, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - United Kingdom

Review: In concert film 'Renaissance,' Beyoncé offers glimpse into personal life during world tour

Beyoncé ran her Renaissance World Tour like a machine

18 hr ago - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Entertainment

Actors reviewing "last, best and final" offer from studios

The Hollywood actors' union is reviewing what studios say is their "last, best and final" offer for a new contract as the strike enters its 116th day. If a deal isn't reached soon, much of the 2024 movie and TV slate will be wiped away. Carter ...

Nov. 6, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

SAG-AFTRA reviews offer from studios, but artificial intelligence still a sticking point

As the actors' strike continues, the SAG-AFTRA negotiation committee is reviewing a "best and final offer" from studios, according to the union. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the issues that appear to be keeping them from a deal.

Nov. 6, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

Former NBCUniversal Chief in Talks to Join Private-Equity Firm RedBird Capital Partners

Jeff Shell is in advanced discussions to lead the private-equity firm’s sports and entertainment investment business.

Nov. 27, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News

His debate with Gavin Newsom showed Ron DeSantis will never be president | Lloyd Green

The fight between two of America’s most powerful governors, billed by Fox as ‘The Great Red v Blue State Debate’, mostly hurt DeSantis. On Thursday night, Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, reminded the US why he will never be president. His ...

17 hr ago - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Lloyds boss calls for more UK green investment

Charlie Nunn tells FT Global Banking Summit companies are putting money elsewhere due to climate measures

Nov. 28, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - United Kingdom

Lloyds digital shift puts thousands of jobs at risk

Over 2,500 positions under review as part of restructuring at UK high street bank

Nov. 24, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage

Lloyd’s brokers settle with US DoJ over Ecuadorean bribery scheme

Tysers and HW Wood paid bribes via Florida bank accounts, say authorities

Nov. 21, 2023 - ft.com - World

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes surprise visit to Ukraine

Nov. 20, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Ukraine

Republicans beware: hostility to abortion stands to haunt Trump’s party in 2024 | Lloyd Green

The party-induced demise of Roe v Wade may keep the Republicans from returning to power for another four years. Republicans beware – abortion retains its saliency. As a corollary, Joe Biden is down but not out.. On election day this week, voters ...

Nov. 9, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - Abortion

Hapag-Lloyd Warns of Challenging Market Amid Subdued Freight Demand

Hapag-Lloyd warned it could face challenging quarters ahead if spot freight rates don’t recover, and narrowed its 2023 earnings guidance toward the lower end of its prior range.

Nov. 9, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News

Lloyd's of London 'deeply sorry' over slavery links

Lloyd's of London says it will invest £40m in helping communities impacted by the slave trade.

Nov. 8, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Lloyd’s of London pledges $50mn over ‘central’ role in the slave trade

Historic evidence to show involvement but insurance market rejects calls to compensate descendants

Nov. 8, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage

Government intervenes in Abu Dhabi's bid to buy Telegraph

The sale of the newspaper to Gulf investors has been referred to the competition and media regulators.

22 hr ago - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

U.K. Opens Inquiry Into Jeff Zucker’s Emirati-Backed Bid for The Telegraph

British regulators announced a review into whether the bid, backed mostly by funds from the United Arab Emirates, could result in adverse foreign influence over the British press.

Dec. 1, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Business - United Kingdom

Biden's Shortsighted Push for Pause After Pause

Israeli soldiers and their families will pay the price.

Nov. 30, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News - Joe Biden

UK to probe Abu Dhabi-backed bid for Telegraph group

Regulators to investigate RedBird IMI’s debt for equity deal, but not its repayment of bank loans owed by the Barclay family

Nov. 30, 2023 - ft.com - World - United Kingdom

MPs call for national security check of Telegraph deal

Conservative backbencher move comes as culture secretary is set to ask watchdogs to probe RedBird IMI’s bid

Nov. 29, 2023 - ft.com - World

Tory concern grows over potential sale of Telegraph titles to Abu Dhabi

Former Telegraph editor Charles Moore among those to condemn bid for the Conservative party’s paper of choice . Tory MPs are used to poring over the pages of the Telegraph titles for evidence of whose political fortunes are up or down in the ...

Nov. 26, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian