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Costs, court rulings, and lunar clocks: a UK news roundup
uk-news3 days ago

Costs, court rulings, and lunar clocks: a UK news roundup

Britain's media-privacy dispute sees the Daily Mail secure a costly ruling against the Duke of Sussex's side, with claimants facing multimillion-pound costs and potential shortfalls; Lord Mandelson's Epstein investigation risks collapse over unredacted files; MPs have accepted about £400,000 in hospitality this year with Labour insisting rules were followed; and the Financial Times reports a global push to standardize Moon time as lunar clocks run faster, with October votes on Greenwich Moon Time proposals.

via BBC|
#associated-newspapers#duke-of-sussex-privacy-case#greenwich-moon-time
Harry Returns to Britain as £9.54m Legal Bill Lands
world3 days ago

Harry Returns to Britain as £9.54m Legal Bill Lands

Prince Harry has returned to the UK amid a High Court ruling that he and six other claimants must pay an £9.54 million advance on Associated Newspapers’ legal costs after losing the privacy case against the Daily Mail group; the judge deemed the publisher’s £34.5 million cost claim excessive and warned the final bill could be higher, with insurers covering up to about £16.2 million. The seven have until 2 October to appeal. The development comes as Harry and Meghan plan to spend more time in Britain without rejoining the Royal Family, while security concerns loom with estimates of up to £5 million for protection, potentially prompting a reassessment of public funding if they settle more permanently.

via Euronews.com|
#associated-newspapers#daily-mail#legal-costs
Harry, Elton John Hit With $13M Costs Bill in Daily Mail Privacy Case
international4 days ago

Harry, Elton John Hit With $13M Costs Bill in Daily Mail Privacy Case

Prince Harry, Elton John and several other privacy-claimants were ordered to pay about $13 million in legal costs to Associated Newspapers Limited (the Daily Mail publisher) after their privacy lawsuit was dismissed by a High Court judge. The seven claimants must make the payment by August 28, with the total bill likely to exceed $46 million when all costs are accounted for. The group had claimed unlawful information gathering and other privacy breaches, but the court rejected the allegations and the claims were dismissed as insufficiently proven; Harry called the ruling a whitewash."

via Deadline|
#associated-newspapers#daily-mail#elton-john
High Court defeat casts doubt on Harry and Meghan’s 'truth' claims, sparks vindication chatter
royal1 month ago

High Court defeat casts doubt on Harry and Meghan’s 'truth' claims, sparks vindication chatter

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lost their claims against Associated Newspapers Ltd (Daily Mail publisher) over alleged unlawful information gathering, with the High Court dismissing all complaints. Journalist Camilla Tominey suggested the ruling exposes their “truth” as closely tied to publicity and that they seek flattering coverage, prompting talk of vindication for parts of the press. The piece also covers ongoing royal moments from their UK visit, including Wimbledon appearances and a private reunion with King Charles.

via Daily Express|
#associated-newspapers#daily-mail#meghan-markle
Harry’s Privacy Battle Ends in Eye-Watering £50M Bill
world1 month ago

Harry’s Privacy Battle Ends in Eye-Watering £50M Bill

Prince Harry and six co-claimants lost a privacy case against Associated Newspapers, with experts estimating the total costs exposure for all seven claimants at up to about £50 million (roughly $67 million); insurance is expected to cover part, but liability will be apportioned and the final bill could still be substantial in one of the era’s costliest media-privacy actions.

via Page Six|
#associated-newspapers#legal-costs#prince-harry
Prince Harry Loses Privacy Case Against Daily Mail Publisher
world1 month ago

Prince Harry Loses Privacy Case Against Daily Mail Publisher

Prince Harry’s privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers (publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and MailOnline) was dismissed in a 463-page ruling, which said memories had faded and the claimants failed to prove unlawful information gathering. The suit, joined by other celebrities like Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, alleged phone hacking and deception. The publisher called the verdict a vindication, while Harry and co-claimant Baroness Doreen Lawrence criticized the decision and vowed to seek accountability. The ruling also notes the age of the allegations and that many documents were unavailable, with judgment delivered remotely as Harry attended a separate charity event in London.

via USA Today|
#associated-newspapers#daily-mail#phone-hacking
Harry's privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher dismissed in remote ruling
world1 month ago

Harry's privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher dismissed in remote ruling

Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, was dismissed in a written, remotely delivered ruling. The 463-page judgment said memories had faded and many documents were unavailable, making it hard to prove unlawfully obtained personal information. Harry and Baroness Doreen Lawrence criticized the decision as a whitewash, while Associated Newspapers hailed it as vindication for the Mail’s journalism. The case involved allegations of phone hacking and unlawful information gathering dating back decades, with Harry attending other events in London at the time of the verdict.

via Yahoo|
#associated-newspapers#daily-mail#meghan-markle
High Court Rules Against Prince Harry in Privacy Suit vs Daily Mail Publisher
world1 month ago

High Court Rules Against Prince Harry in Privacy Suit vs Daily Mail Publisher

The Duke of Sussex and other claimants lost their High Court privacy case against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. In a 436-page ruling, Judge Nicklin found the allegations of unlawful information gathering were not proven and that the claimants failed to show information had been obtained unlawfully or that such activity was widespread. The publisher called the decision an “overwhelming victory,” while Harry and Baroness Lawrence described the outcome as a whitewash. A subsequent hearing is expected later in July as part of ongoing litigation over press intrusion.

via BBC|
#associated-newspapers#daily-mail#prince-harry
Prince Harry’s Privacy Battle with Daily Mail Ends in Loss
world1 month ago

Prince Harry’s Privacy Battle with Daily Mail Ends in Loss

Prince Harry lost his long-running privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers, with the court ruling the claimants failed to prove unlawful information gathering such as phone hacking and other surveillance. The 11-week trial cost was estimated around $40 million, and a separate costs hearing will be held later. The judgment also noted criticisms of how some allegations were presented, while confirming Harry’s overall credibility as a witness. Harry has other ongoing legal actions against different outlets as part of his broader press-privacy battle.

via Variety|
#associated-newspapers#daily-mail#phone-hacking
Prince Harry's Privacy Case Against Daily Mail Ends in Defeat
world1 month ago

Prince Harry's Privacy Case Against Daily Mail Ends in Defeat

Prince Harry and other claimants lost their high-profile privacy lawsuit against The Daily Mail publisher after High Court Judge Nicklin dismissed all 97 allegations of unlawful information gathering, saying they failed to prove information was unlawfully obtained; Associated Newspapers called it a major victory for the Daily Mail and its journalists, while the claims included allegations of listening to private calls, paying police for inside information, and impersonating people to obtain medical records; the verdict ends the four-year case with substantial defence costs, and Harry attended the judgment in London during Invictus Games events.

via Deadline|
#associated-newspapers#daily-mail#phone-hacking
Prince Harry Claims Daily Mail Coverage Turned Meghan Markle’s Life Into ‘Absolute Misery’ in Privacy Trial
world7 months ago

Prince Harry Claims Daily Mail Coverage Turned Meghan Markle’s Life Into ‘Absolute Misery’ in Privacy Trial

Prince Harry testified in a London High Court privacy case against Associated Newspapers, alleging the Daily Mail’s reporting invaded his family’s privacy and has left Meghan Markle’s life in “absolute misery,” describing years of surveillance and intrusion; the publisher denies the accusations.

via Variety|
#associated-newspapers#daily-mail#meghan-markle
Prince Harry Returns to London for Final Tabloid Privacy Trial
world7 months ago

Prince Harry Returns to London for Final Tabloid Privacy Trial

Prince Harry returns to London to participate in the third and final phase of his lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, accusing the Daily Mail group of illegal information gathering; the trial will feature testimony from private investigators and is expected to last about nine weeks, with potential implications for Harry, the publishers, and legal costs.

via CBS News|
#associated-newspapers#phone-hacking#prince-harry