Sky owner strikes £1.6bn ITV deal; easyJet shares hit four-year high after it agrees £5.5bn takeover ‘in principle’ - business live

Sky has announced a £1.6bn deal to acquire ITV's broadcasting and streaming assets to compete with global streaming giants. Meanwhile, easyJet shares reached a four-year high following a £5.5bn takeover agreement.
Why it matters
These major corporate acquisitions signal significant consolidation in the UK media and aviation sectors.
Sky has announced a long-awaited £1.6bn deal to buy ITV’s broadcasting and streaming arm to create the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster.
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