Press clipping from Northern Echo, June 17 1985, about Lonrho dispute involving Sir Freddie Laker and British Airways

A newspaper clipping from the Northern Echo dated June 17, 1985, reporting on a £260 million damages claim by Lonrho that could delay British Airways privatisation. The article discusses Sir Edward Du Cann's legal action on behalf of Lonrho, which partnered with Sir Freddie Laker after Skytrain's collapse, claiming damages based on potential profits a smaller Laker airline might have made.