News Corp's UK Papers Settle Phone-Hacking Claims with High-Profile Figures

Former energy minister Chris Huhne, who received a six-figure sum, alleges he was targeted to destroy his career.

News Corp's UK newspaper group has settled phone-hacking claims with multiple high-profile figures, including former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and former energy minister Chris Huhne.
The settlements include public apologies and substantial damages, with Huhne receiving a six-figure sum.
Huhne alleges that he was targeted by News Corp to destroy his career because he had called for a police investigation into the hacking.
News Corp has always denied any wrongdoing at the Sun, despite having paid large sums to settle a number of claims against it.
Other allegations of unlawful behaviour by journalists at the Sun, including accusations from Prince Harry, are due to go to trial in 2025.