Former Coronation Street actor Qasim Akhtar is set to receive “substantial” damages after settling a High Court libel claim against the publisher of The Sun, according to multiple reports. The dispute stems from a story published last year. Akhtar had argued that false claims in the article deeply affected him, including his reputation, his family life, and his personal safety and peace of mind. The Independent reports that he is seeking and will receive substantial damages as part of the settlement. BBC Entertainment likewise states that Akhtar will receive substantial damages to resolve the High Court libel action. Yahoo UK News carries the same core information, reporting the outcome without adding a different factual emphasis. The reports do not provide further detail on the specific statements made in the original article, the amount of damages, or whether other remedies were agreed as part of the settlement. The case is presented as a resolution of Akhtar’s libel complaint in the High Court.