Overview

• High Court Judge Mr Justice Fancourt dismissed a bid by News Group Newspapers to delay the trial over unlawful information gathering claims.
• The trial, involving Prince Harry and 41 others, is set to address allegations of phone hacking and other privacy breaches by The Sun.
• News Group Newspapers argued for a delay to potentially dismiss some claims as outdated, but the judge found this approach costly and unjust.
• Legal battles have incurred millions in costs for News UK, with significant settlements paid to affected parties.
• The ongoing litigation highlights ongoing disputes over The Sun's alleged involvement in unlawful information gathering, despite denials of liability.