Tortoise is ‘ideal owner’ for Observer says former editor Roger Alton
The Scott Trust clearly wants to "wash its hands" of the Observer, writes Roger Alton.
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Former Observer editors voice ‘profound concern’ over proposed sale of title
Roger Alton, John Mulholland and Will Hutton are latest to round on The Scott Trust.
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Leading cultural figures attack Observer sale as staff pave way for strike action
More than 70 leading UK cultural figures decry Observer sale as "a betrayal" of liberal journalism.
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Tortoise heads for showdown with NUJ over bid to buy Observer
Observer staff remain unconvinced after meeting James Harding.
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Who owns Tortoise Media? The billionaire backers behind Observer bid
Tortoise shareholders have deep pockets and a diverse range of backgrounds.
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James Harding says plan to buy Observer is boost to ‘liberal journalism’
Observer staff fear for their futures as Guardian colleagues back them in opposing the potential deal.
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Guardian considers sale of Observer to Tortoise after reporting £36.5m deficit for 2023/24
Growth in reader revenue fails to out-pace print and advertising decline.
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Tortoise sells three investigative podcasts to BBC Sounds
BBC Sounds has previously done a similar deal with The Times.
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