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‘End of an era’: what is the future of British TV after Sky’s ITV takeover?

Merger stokes fears over job cuts, US influence and possible BBC and Channel 4 tie-up to take on Netflix and YouTube

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

Sky warns of job cuts in £200m cost-saving plan following ITV takeover

The deal will see Sky buy ITV’s terrestrial TV channels and streaming service ITVX

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Sky warns some roles will be cut after £1.6bn takeover of ITV broadcasting arm

The deal will see Sky buy ITV’s terrestrial TV channels and streaming service ITVX.

Evening Standard · Jul 6

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ITV and Sky reshape British TV landscape with $2.1 billion deal

Comcast's Sky is acquiring ITV's broadcast channels and streaming service for £1.6 billion, aiming to create a British media giant capable of challenging global streaming players. This landmark deal, set to face regulatory scrutiny, combines the UK's largest free-to-air broadcaster with a leading pay-TV provider. The merged entity will dominate…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Sky Sports sign new contract with Formula 1 to extend partnership to over 20 years

Every F1 race has been aired in the UK on Sky since 2012, when the broadcaster took over live rights from the BBC

The Independent UK · May 6

Sky Sports extends F1 live broadcast contract

Sky Sports will remain F1's live broadcast holder in the UK and Ireland until 2034, while its deal in Italy extends to 2032

Autosport · May 6

Glasgow-raised Nationwide and Greggs bosses among businesswomen honoured

Debbie Crosbie, the only woman to lead a ‘big six’ bank in the UK, has been given a damehood for her services to financial services.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

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BBC and Sky bosses criticise plans to let AI firms use copyrighted material

Media corporations call for opt-in rule and say companies must set up licensing deals before accessing creative works

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025

Sky strikes Warner Bros Discovery deal, averting exodus of shows

Film studio behind Barbie and HBO shows including Succession is preparing its Max streaming service

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

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