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Sean O'Grady

ITV initiated deal for Sky to buy its media division, says Dame Carolyn McCall

ITV struck the agreement in July to sell its media and entertainment division (Ian West/PA) - (PA Archive)

ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall has said the company initiated the deal for Sky to buy ITV’s media and entertainment division.

ITV struck the agreement in July, in a move which will create a major competitor to the global streaming giants.

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