GB News co-owner ‘cashing in on climate chaos’ after leap in fossil fuel investments, critics say
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Key context: <p>Exclusive: Campaigners argue news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul Marshall</p><p>The hedge fund run by the co-owner of GB News almost tripled its investments in fossil fuel companies in the first quarter of 2026 to $2.8bn (£2.1bn), the Guardian can reveal.</p><p>Critics have accused Sir Paul Marshall of “cashing in on climate chaos” and have claimed the news channel, which frequently attacks climate science and action, was “working in its owner’s financial interests”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/06/gb-news-co-owner-cashing-in-on-climate-chaos-after-leap-in-fossil-fuel-investments-critics-say">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Exclusive: Campaigners argue news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul MarshallThe hedge fund run by the co-owner of GB News almost tripled its investments in fossil fuel companies in the first quarter of 2026 to $2.8bn (£2.1bn), the Guardian can reveal.Critics have accused Sir Paul Marshall of “cashing in on climate chaos” and have claimed the news channel, which frequently attacks climate science and action, was “working in its owner’s financial interests”. Continue reading...
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