• WH Smith's distribution contract for the Today newspaper has
4th February 1988, Page 8
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come to an early end now that Rupert Murdoch, new owner of the paper, has taken over the distribution arrangements. The contract had another 14 months to run and assurances had been made that, despite a change of ownership, Today's distribution would remain with WH Smith.
WH Smith's managing director Malcolm Field says: "Our agreement has been repudiated by News UK and they have accepted liability. We will be looking for compensation."