# UK minister formally intervenes in Sky’s £1.6 billion ITV deal

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/uk-minister-formally-intervenes-in-skys-1-6-billion-itv-deal/
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:45:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T10:07:28+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/uk-minister-formally-intervenes-in-skys-ps16-billion-itv-deal-6524446
- Topics: Government, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Lisa Nandy has formally intervened in Sky’s ITV deal.
- The proposed acquisition is valued at £1.6 billion.
- The CMA and Ofcom must report by 27 January.

## Summary

Culture minister Lisa Nandy has formally intervened in Sky’s proposed £1.6 billion acquisition of ITV’s broadcast business. She has asked regulators to assess the deal, citing concerns that it could affect news plurality, Sky’s influence over the media landscape and the range of programming available.

The Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom have been asked to report by 27 January. Nandy said she would update Parliament after considering their findings; the article gives no further details of the regulators’ review.

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