UK govt minister ‘minded to intervene’ in Sky-ITV deal
By Jon Menon ( October 15, 2026, 15:37 GMT | Insight) -- The UK culture minister Lisa Nandy said in a statement to Parliament that she is “minded to intervene” in Sky’s proposed acquisition of ITV’s media and entertainment unit, on public interest grounds. She noted the need for need for free expression of opinion in news media, a plurality of views in news media, and the need for a range of people controlling the media. The minister might intervene on the basis on a new consideration relating to the availability of a wide range of on-demand programs.The UK culture minister Lisa Nandy said in a statement to Parliament that she is “minded to intervene” in Sky’s proposed acquisition of ITV’s media and entertainment unit, citing public interest grounds....
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