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Rupert Murdoch moves UK newspapers to 'Baby Shard' in Southwark, London Rupert Murdoch moves UK newspapers to 'Baby Shard' in Southwark, London
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Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers will move to the "Baby Shard" on the south bank of the Thames next year, severing ties to its Wapping headquarters in east London after 28 years.Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers will move to the "Baby Shard" on the south bank of the Thames next year, severing ties to its Wapping headquarters in east London after 28 years.
The entire London operation of Murdoch's newly created newspaper and book publishing company News Corporation – including the Sun, the Times, Sunday Times, Dow Jones and Harper Collins – will begin the move to the plush building to the east of the Shard skyscraper in summer 2014, it was confirmed on Friday.The entire London operation of Murdoch's newly created newspaper and book publishing company News Corporation – including the Sun, the Times, Sunday Times, Dow Jones and Harper Collins – will begin the move to the plush building to the east of the Shard skyscraper in summer 2014, it was confirmed on Friday.
Robert Thomson, chief executive of News Corp, said: "Our new London location in the vibrant borough of Southwark will allow us to realise one core objective as the new News – to work more closely and creatively, and leverage our collective resources."Robert Thomson, chief executive of News Corp, said: "Our new London location in the vibrant borough of Southwark will allow us to realise one core objective as the new News – to work more closely and creatively, and leverage our collective resources."
The publisher described the move as a "significant milestone" for London, but the Wapping departure has even more resonance in terms of the history of Murdoch's press empire.The publisher described the move as a "significant milestone" for London, but the Wapping departure has even more resonance in terms of the history of Murdoch's press empire.
News International's original 15-acre site, dubbed "Fortress Wapping", was the scene of one of the most bitterly fought disputes in UK trade union history when Murdoch began housing his printing operation there in early 1986. More recently, Wapping has become the focal point of the phone-hacking scandal that resulted in the closure of the News of the World.News International's original 15-acre site, dubbed "Fortress Wapping", was the scene of one of the most bitterly fought disputes in UK trade union history when Murdoch began housing his printing operation there in early 1986. More recently, Wapping has become the focal point of the phone-hacking scandal that resulted in the closure of the News of the World.
The move coincides with Murdoch's attempt to create a clean break from the past, splitting his global media empire into separately-listed entertainment and publishing groups. His newspaper outposts in London and Sydney have been rebranded, with the publisher of the Sun, the Times and Sunday Times now called News UK instead of News International.The move coincides with Murdoch's attempt to create a clean break from the past, splitting his global media empire into separately-listed entertainment and publishing groups. His newspaper outposts in London and Sydney have been rebranded, with the publisher of the Sun, the Times and Sunday Times now called News UK instead of News International.
News International began a shift away from its east London headquarters in early 2008, when its printing operation moved to regional bases in Broxbourne, in Hertfordshire, Liverpool and Glasgow.News International began a shift away from its east London headquarters in early 2008, when its printing operation moved to regional bases in Broxbourne, in Hertfordshire, Liverpool and Glasgow.
The company's journalists moved from the "Fortress Wapping" site to the nearby Thomas More Square building in 2010.The company's journalists moved from the "Fortress Wapping" site to the nearby Thomas More Square building in 2010.
It is the first time in News Corp's history that its entire UK operations will be housed under the same roof. Book publisher Harper Collins will move from Hammersmith and Dow Jones will leave its offices in Holborn and the City for the "Baby Shard", formally known as the Place.It is the first time in News Corp's history that its entire UK operations will be housed under the same roof. Book publisher Harper Collins will move from Hammersmith and Dow Jones will leave its offices in Holborn and the City for the "Baby Shard", formally known as the Place.
Peter John, Leader of Southwark Council, said: "I am delighted that News Corp will be moving to such an iconic location in Southwark – bringing new jobs and opportunities to this part of London. The move underlines Southwark's growing reputation as a place to do business and endorses our work as a council to generate real economic growth."Peter John, Leader of Southwark Council, said: "I am delighted that News Corp will be moving to such an iconic location in Southwark – bringing new jobs and opportunities to this part of London. The move underlines Southwark's growing reputation as a place to do business and endorses our work as a council to generate real economic growth."
News Corp first announced plans to move from Wapping last year, confirming the sale of the site to construction firm Berkeley Group for £150m in May 2012. It is to be regenerated into new homes, apartments and penthouses with retail and leisure facilities.News Corp first announced plans to move from Wapping last year, confirming the sale of the site to construction firm Berkeley Group for £150m in May 2012. It is to be regenerated into new homes, apartments and penthouses with retail and leisure facilities.
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