Telegraph takeover decision put back by fresh inquiry into Barclay family’s UAE-backed deal

Regulators' reports on public interest risk now due on 11 March after late change in consortium's structure prompts further review

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A second investigation has been launched into the Barclay family's deal to transfer control of the Telegraph newspaper group, pushing the deadline for regulators' reports on the public interest threat it poses by more than six weeks.

The UK government moved swiftly to order the second watchdog inquiry after the Barclays' UAE-backed consortium partner revealed a last-minute corporate structure change.