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ECONOMY • UNITED KINGDOM

UK minister orders public-interest review of Sky-ITV deal

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A UK minister has formally intervened in Comcast-owned Sky’s planned £1.6 billion purchase of ITV’s media and entertainment arm, sending it for review over public-interest concerns. The articles do not specify the concerns or the review timetable.

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Why it matters

The review could affect the proposed deal and the companies’ media operations in the UK. The articles identify no direct U.S. impact beyond Sky’s Comcast ownership.