BROADCASTER GB News has paid “substantial damages” to the Islamic Relief charity after airing false allegations on TV and on its website.

The channel was sued over claims made by an interviewee on GB News programme, The Camilla Tominey Show, in February.

A guest claimed Islamic Relief had funded terrorist groups in the Middle East and was part of a greater agenda promoting extremism and radicalisation – which GB News has admitted was untrue, and apologised.

In a statement in court, read by Dominic Garner on behalf of Islamic Relief, Mr Justice Nicklin heard the allegation in question was, and is, completely untrue.

Islamic Relief has never engaged in, or in any way facilitated, the sending of money to any terrorist group or entity, the court was told.

Nor is it part of or involved in the promotion of any agenda aside of its humanitarian mission.

Islamic Relief is a purely humanitarian organisation, which seeks to uphold the strictest standards in its project implementation, reporting and accountability, the judge heard.

Following the broadcast, GB News has removed the offending show and associated publications from its website and social media platforms, undertaken not to repeat the false allegations complained of, broadcast a full apology, and agreed to pay substantial damages and costs.

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A spokesperson for Islamic Relief said: “We are very pleased that it has been possible to draw a line under this complaint.

“GB News gave a platform to serious allegations which are not only totally untrue but run contrary to the core principles on which we operate.

“Given that our own humanitarian workers have themselves been killed by terrorists, these allegations are particularly offensive and deeply troubling. They perpetuate disinformation that not only threatens the lives of our colleagues, but also our beneficiaries.

“Our focus is on delivering humanitarian relief to some of the world’s people most in need, and we have a rigorous approach to ensuring accountability throughout our charitable activities.”

GB News’ apology said: “On February 16, 2025, on The Camilla Tominey Show, we broadcast a live interview with Amjad Taha, a political analyst.

“In the interview, Mr Taha said Islamic Relief, a UK Registered Charity, has been banned in countries overseas because an investigation showed it had sent money to some terrorist groups in the Middle East.

“We accept the allegation that Islamic Relief has funded terrorist groups is untrue.

“Islamic Relief has stated it does not promote or support extremism of any kind and that it is a purely humanitarian organisation.

“We apologise to Islamic Relief and are happy to correct the record.”