She’s purported to graciously accept the apology. Of course, it’s possible her solicitors wanted £5 grand up front or that they told her her case was doubtful, or that she was bluffing all along. ‘You’ll be hearing from my sols’ is nothing like as strong as simply instructing ..

.. them to fire off a letter.

Libel costs a bundle, unless you get a no win no fee deal & even then you can go down in flames by losing (cf. Andrew Mitchell & plebgate). If she was made bankrupt in 2015 as reported here she probably isn’t loaded & we saw poor old Hatie ..

.. lose her home in one of these silly tiffs.

Libel is the modern version of the medieval pillory, a form of public entertainment with a long drop for the loser. Best avoided.