Associated Newspapers

Associated Newspapers is the publisher of the Daily Mail and other British newspapers. They are currently newsworthy due to a high-profile legal battle brought against them by Prince Harry and six other prominent figures, including Elton John and Liz Hurley. The claimants allege that Associated Newspapers engaged in unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking, to obtain stories. The trial began recently in London's High Court and is expected to last 10 weeks. Prince Harry has already given emotional testimony, describing the “traumatic” impact of articles published by Associated Newspapers. This case is significant as it represents a major challenge to the practices of British tabloids and their alleged use of illegal methods to secure news.