Faber

“We remain the proud publisher of her remarkable body of work, which we will continue to sell in other territories.”

Faber · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14

Faber said it remains the proud publisher of Rooney's body of work and will continue selling it in other territories.

“As such, and in full agreement with Sally, we have taken the decision that we can no longer supply her works in the UK in any format.”

Faber · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14

Faber announced it would no longer supply Sally Rooney's works in the UK in any format, in agreement with the author.

“Current legislation in the UK has led to circumstances where Faber cannot pass on UK earnings to Sally Rooney for her work.”

Faber · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14

Faber told BBC News that UK legislation prevents it from passing on UK earnings to Sally Rooney.

“To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation for a publisher.”

Faber · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14

Faber described being unable to pay a writer for their work as an unconscionable situation for a publisher.