Newspapers accused of phone hacking against Prince Harry and other public figures have 'established complete defences' against the claims, their lawyer told the High Court yesterday. Associated Newspapers, which publishes both titles, has denied the allegations and insisted its journalists relied on legitimate sourcing for information. During his closing speech at the end of the 11-week trial, Antony White KC, for the newspapers, said: 'We submit that Associated has established complete defences of all of the claims.' Mr White said: 'What that exercise showed was a dearth of documents that support the claimants' case.' During his evidence, Mr Burrows repeatedly denied he had ever worked for the Daily Mail or MoS.

Source: Daily Mail April 01, 2026 13:44 UTC