Sky and ITV Merger Faces Probe Over Plurality and Free Speech

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy issued a public interest intervention notice into the Sky and ITV deal.

The probe focuses on media plurality and the free expression of opinion in UK news.

Ofcom and the CMA will investigate the transaction under the Enterprise Act 2022.

Both companies must now navigate a rigorous regulatory review before the buyout can proceed.

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