Hugh Grant settles claim against publisher due to £10 million legal costs risk

Hugh Grant (Ian West/PA)

Hugh Grant has settled a High Court claim against the publisher of The Sun newspaper after being advised he risked being liable for £10 million in legal costs if his case proceeded to a trial.

The actor brought legal action against News Group Newspapers (NGN) in relation to The Sun only, alleging he was targeted by journalists and private investigators, having previously settled a claim with the publisher in 2012 relating to the News Of The World.