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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Anna Wise

ITV to sell media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn

ITV has confirmed it remains in ‘active’ talks with Sky over a potential £1.6 billion sale of its broadcasting business to the Comcast-owned rival (PA) - (PA Archive)

In a significant shake-up for the UK television industry, ITV has agreed to sell its media and entertainment division to Sky for a deal valued at up to £1.6 billion.

The agreement, which has come following months of detailed discussions, will see ITV’s terrestrial television channels and its streaming service, ITVX, merge with Sky, creating a formidable new entity designed to challenge global streaming giants.

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