UK culture secretary signals intervention in Sky's ITV entertainment deal
The government may block Sky's £1.6bn acquisition of ITV's entertainment division over media plurality concerns.
At a glance
- Culture secretary signals likely intervention in the £1.6bn deal
- Concerns raised over impact on media freedom and news variety
- Sky's acquisition of ITV entertainment arm under scrutiny
Britain's culture secretary has indicated she is inclined to intervene in Sky's proposed £1.6bn takeover of ITV's entertainment arm. The official cited potential effects on free expression in the media and the diversity of the country's news landscape as reasons for the possible intervention.
The move suggests the government may use its powers to block or impose conditions on the deal, which would combine two major players in British broadcasting.
Why it matters
Media ownership concentration affects the diversity of news sources and editorial independence available to the public.
Original reporting
- BBC News — BusinessNandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
- BBC News — EntertainmentNandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
- The Guardian — WorldLisa Nandy ‘minded to intervene’ in Sky’s £1.6bn purchase of ITV
- The Guardian — BusinessLisa Nandy ‘minded to intervene’ in Sky’s £1.6bn purchase of ITV
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