UK Probes Sky's Takeover Deal for ITV's Media Arm
Britain's Culture Secretary plans to step in on Sky's 1.6 billion pound deal to take over ITV's media arm. A public interest investigation will look at new factors that reflect how people now watch TV. The Competition and Markets Authority will also review the takeover for competition concerns.
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Context: The Competition and Markets Authority is the UK's competition regulator, and ITV is a major broadcaster. Many viewers now watch streaming services, so the government wants old media rules reviewed for today's habits.
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