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Sky to acquire British broadcaster ITV for up to £1.6 billion

Euronews reports that ITV has agreed to sell its broadcasting and streaming divisions to Sky in a deal valued at up to £1.6 billion.

By 6 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET Updated 6 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET

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British media company ITV has entered into an agreement to sell its broadcasting and streaming business to Sky. According to Euronews, the transaction is valued at up to £1.6 billion, which is approximately €1.87 billion. The deal is intended to consolidate the two businesses, forming a significant competitor capable of challenging global streaming platforms.

The acquisition marks a major structural shift within the British media landscape. No further details regarding the integration process or regulatory approval timelines were provided in the report.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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