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Sky warns some roles will be cut after £1.6bn takeover of UTV’s parent broadcasting group
The deal will see Sky buy ITV’s terrestrial TV channels and streaming service ITVX.
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Metro
· Jul 6, 2026
How will Sky’s takeover of ITV impact Coronation Street and Emmerdale?
Emmerdale and Corrie's futures revealed.
JOE.co.uk
· Jul 6, 2026
What will happen to your favourite shows now as Sky buys ITV broadcast arm
Change is on the way With Sky set to takeover ITV’s broadcast arm, what will happen to your favourite TV shows? It was announced earlier today that Sky has agreed to buy the broadcast arm of ITV for an eye-watering £1.6bn to become the UK’s largest broadcaster. The deal will see Sky acquire the media []
The Week
· Jul 6, 2026
Sky’s purchase of ITV: a new dawn for British television
Sky’s purchase of ITV: a new dawn for British television
Variety
· Jul 6, 2026
Sky to Buy ITV’s Media Arm for Up to $2.1 Billion: ‘This Is a Defining Moment for British Media’
It’s finally official. Comcast-owned U.K. pay-TV operator Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media and Entertainment business for total consideration of up to £1.6 billion (2.14 billion). The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2027, will separate ITV Studios into a standalone global content business and return roughly £950 million (1.27 billion) []
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jul 9, 2026
‘MobLand’ Sets Season 2 Return Date With Tom Hardy
Whether the British star is still on board for a likely season 3 renewal after reportedly clashing with producers remains a mystery as Paramount+ premieres the latest cycle on Sept. 18.
Sky News - Business
· Jul 6, 2026
What does Sky's £1.6bn deal with ITV mean for viewers?
What does Sky's £1.6bn deal with ITV mean for viewers?
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Related coverage for "Sky warns some roles will be cut after £1.6bn takeover of UTV’s parent broadcasting group": Metro — How will Sky’s takeover of ITV impact Coronation Street and Emmerdale?. JOE.co.uk — What will happen to your favourite shows now as Sky buys ITV broadcast arm. The Week — Sky’s purchase of ITV: a new dawn for British television . Variety — Sky to Buy ITV’s Media Arm for Up to $2.1 Billion: ‘This Is a Defining Moment for British Media’. The Hollywood Reporter — ‘MobLand’ Sets Season 2 Return Date With Tom Hardy. Sky News - Business — What does Sky's £1.6bn deal with ITV mean for viewers?