Paramount-Warner cleared by UK government after gaining commitments
( August 6, 2026, 11:29 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK has decided not to intervene in Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. after gaining legally binding commitments from the acquirer. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said these include a range of commitments on future investment in the UK, as well as maintaining the distinct editorial identities of key services and the editorial independence of news. The Competition and Markets Authority has also approved the deal.Statement follows....
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