NUJ responds to competition regulator’s inquiry into Sky’s takeover of ITV
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has formally opposed Sky's proposed acquisition of ITV, citing concerns over market concentration and the potential erosion of public service broadcasting. The union warns that the merger could limit media plurality and negatively impact regional news coverage.
Why it matters
Media consolidation impacts the diversity of information available to the public and the labor conditions of journalists within the broadcasting sector.
The NUJ has responded to a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) inquiry into Sky’s acquisition of ITV, making clear concerns that the merger would significantly increase concentration of market power within the UK broadcasting sector.
The response - which was informed by the union's Broadcasting Council and members at ITV - also highlights the need for the new owners to maintain ITV's existing public service broadcast offering, including vital regional news coverage, and protect workers' terms and conditions.
After months of talks, in July, Sky agreed a 1.6 billion deal to take over ITV's Media & Entertainment division and create the UK's biggest commercial broadcaster.
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