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The House of Lords this week approved government legislation that will allow foreign states to hold up to a 15% stake in British newspaper publishers.

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OPINION - Rachel Johnson: I broke the Neil Gaiman story, but I never wanted him cancelled like this

When I got first an Instagram message, then a long email, from a young Kiwi called Scarlett back in October 2023, alleging an unnamed British author was a “predator “and “despot”, only one man’s name came to mind.

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‘Misconceptions have serious consequences’: The distinctions between BDSM and abuse

IN FOCUS: As BDSM becomes a cultural talking point, Olivia Petter examines what differentiates a consensual sexual practice from abusive behaviour, and why it’s so crucial to understand these polarities

The Independent UK

Women’s claims of sexual abuse must be heard – unless they’re about master storyteller Neil Gaiman, apparently

It’s easy to process allegations against textbook scumbags like Harvey Weinstein. When it is beloved authors and ‘allies’, less so, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Amanda Palmer ‘profoundly disturbed’ by sexual assault allegations against ex-partner Neil Gaiman

The singer-songwriter posted a statement on Instagram after multiple women accused the author of sexual misconduct in a New York Magazine article this week

The Guardian - UK

Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations after multiple women come forward

Author publishes statement after New York Magazine investigation, saying: ‘I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever’

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Tortoise Media reduces losses after cutting spending and staff

Company that has agreed to buy the Observer reports a pre-tax loss of £3.8m for 2023 after shedding some roles

The Guardian - UK

Guardian slammed after 'more than 70 journalists given notice' on contracts

Guardian and Observer journalist Carole Cadwalladr has revealed her contract is being ended after 19 years

Evening Standard

New Observer website to be launched as Tortoise signs deal to buy newspaper

Tortoise plans to combine its newsroom with that of the 233-year-old newspaper.

Evening Standard

Guardian newspaper confirms sale of Sunday sister paper The Observer to Tortoise Media

The owner of Britain’s Guardian newspaper has confirmed that it has sold the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper to Tortoise Media for an undisclosed fee

The Independent UK

Observer appoints Lucy Rock as editor as Tortoise Media sale confirmed

Title’s first female editor in more than a century will work alongside a digital editor, as Observer builds online brand

The Guardian - UK

Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group sign a deal with Tortoise Media to buy the Observer

The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group (GMG) have signed a deal with Tortoise Media to buy the Observer.

The Guardian - UK

Journalists begin second strike over proposed deal to sell the Observer to Tortoise Media

Second two-day action follows news that the deal was agreed in principle last week by the Scott Trust

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The Guardian - UK

Why foreign correspondents are alarmed and dismayed at plans to sell the Observer

Letter: Current and former contributors to the international pages of the Guardian and Observer respond to an article by Ole Jacob Sunde, chair of the Scott Trust

The Guardian - UK

As the Observer’s editor, I was not consulted on its sale to Tortoise Media

Letters: Former Observer editor Paul Webster responds to an article by the chair of the Scott Trust

The Guardian - UK

Key questions about the sale of the Observer that remain unanswered

Letters: Observer and Guardian staff and writers respond to an article by the chair of the Scott Trust

The Guardian - UK

Deal agreed to sell the Observer to Tortoise media organisation

Newspaper’s owner, the Scott Trust, to sign contract in coming days, despite strike by Guardian and Observer journalists

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The Guardian - UK

We want what’s best for the Observer – and the Guardian. That’s why the deal with Tortoise makes sense

The world’s oldest Sunday paper must have resources, a modern strategy and a new focus to thrive. This agreement guarantees all three, says Ole Jacob Sunde, chair of the Scott Trust

The Independent UK

Guardian urged to ‘press pause’ on Observer sale as more strikes planned

Staff are planning two days of action next week over the sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media

The Independent UK

Sale of UK's Observer, world's oldest Sunday newspaper and a bastion of liberal values, is agreed

The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper and a bastion of liberal values in Britain’s media landscape, has been approved, despite two days of strike action from journalists this week

The Guardian - UK

Sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media agreed in principle

Scott Trust will become a key shareholder and take a seat on both the editorial and commercial boards of the company

The Guardian - UK

Journalists strike over proposed sale of Observer to Tortoise Media

Forty-eight-hour strike, first at Guardian in more than 50 years, to take place on Wednesday and Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Guardian and Observer journalists to strike over sale of the Observer

Union says sale of Sunday paper to Tortoise would be a ‘betrayal of the Scott Trust’s commitment to the Observer’

Evening Standard

The downfall of The Guardian: from The Observer sale to quitting X, and potential job losses

With Labour in power, the paper should be driving the agenda – instead, it’s at war with itself

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