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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Henry Saker-Clark

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy ‘minded’ to investigate £500 million Telegraph sale to Daily Mail owner

The Culture Secretary has signalled her intention to scrutinise the proposed £500 million takeover of The Telegraph by the owner of the Daily Mail, citing significant competition concerns.

Lisa Nandy informed both The Telegraph and Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) on Tuesday that she is "minded to intervene" in the deal, based on public interest grounds.

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