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Human Rights Groups Urge UK to Block Telegraph Takeover

8/13/2025

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Nine human rights organizations are calling on UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to block RedBird Capital's £500 million takeover of the Telegraph, raising alarms about the company's connections to China. They warn that these ties could jeopardize media integrity and diversity. In response, RedBird insists there is no Chinese influence and reaffirms its dedication to press independence.

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Nine human rights organizations are calling on UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to block RedBird Capital's £500 million takeover of the Telegraph, raising alarms about the company's connections to China. They warn that these ties could jeopardize media integrity and diversity. In response, RedBird insists there is no Chinese influence and reaffirms its dedication to press independence.