# Sky owner to acquire ITV broadcasting arm for £1.6bn

Comcast, the owner of Sky, has agreed to buy ITV’s broadcasting division in a £1.6 billion deal. The acquisition consolidates two of the UK’s biggest television companies under one owner. The move is expected to reshape the British media landscape and faces regulatory scrutiny.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/06/sky-owner-announces-16bn-takeover-of-itvs-broadcasting-arm) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:03:40 GMT

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/06/sky-takeover-itv-broadcasting-media-deal-business-live-news) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:36:04 GMT