# UK culture secretary issues intervention notice on Sky-ITV deal

The UK culture secretary has issued a public interest intervention notice over Sky’s acquisition of ITV, creating a regulatory roadblock for the deal. The move triggers scrutiny of media plurality and competition, potentially delaying or altering one of the UK’s most significant media mergers.

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## Sources

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/skys-itv-culture-secretary-public-interest-notice-1236939191/) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:07:20 +0000