Overview
- Faber and Sally Rooney announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, that the publisher will no longer supply her books in the United Kingdom with Rooney’s full agreement.
- The publisher says current UK terrorism legislation makes it unlawful to pass UK earnings to Rooney because she publicly pledged to donate proceeds to Palestine Action, a group proscribed by the government in July 2025.
- Some e‑book listings have already been removed from UK platforms while existing print stock remains in shops because Faber says it cannot sell work it cannot legally remunerate.
- The proscription of Palestine Action has triggered large‑scale policing and arrests, with Home Office data cited in reporting showing thousands detained for expressions of support since the ban.
- The case now moves into a wider legal and cultural fight: Palestine Action will appeal to the UK Supreme Court on 4–5 November and publishers, broadcasters, and artists are watching for how the ruling could affect payments, free speech, and cross‑border publishing.