UK signals possible intervention in Sky-ITV $2.1B deal on plurality grounds
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UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated she is 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn acquisition of ITV's entertainment arm, citing concerns over media plurality and free expression. The intervention could trigger a public interest review, potentially altering the deal's terms or blocking it. This marks a notable government stance on media consolidation, with implications for the UK's news landscape.
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