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UAE-backed bid for Telegraph raises fears of Gulf ‘newswashing’
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UAE-backed bid for Telegraph raises fears of Gulf ‘newswashing’

Deal could be referred to Ofcom but some analysts say concerns about foreign influence may be overstated. Shortly after midday on Monday, an email arrived in the inbox of staff at the Daily Telegraph from their editor. “Over the weekend a number of you have asked me questions about the future ownership of the Telegraph,” Chris Evans...

Foreign Office ‘trying to block’ Telegraph takeover investigation’
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Foreign Office ‘trying to block’ Telegraph takeover investigation’

The Foreign Office has been accused of attempting to block an official investigation into the takeover of The Telegraph by an Abu Dhabi-backed organisation. Lucy Frazer, the culture secretary, has said that she is minded to open a regulatory investigation into whether the bid by RedBird IMI would be against the public interest. The Telegraph...