Culture secretary Lisa Nandy says she is 'minded to intervene' in Sky's proposed £1.6bn takeover of ITV

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has stated she is minded to intervene regarding Sky's proposed £1.6bn takeover of ITV. This potential intervention focuses on the acquisition of ITV's media and entertainment division. Consequently, the deal may be blocked by the government. Nandy's position indicates a formal review of the transaction, which would see Sky absorb a significant portion of ITV's operations. The culture secretary's decision puts the future of the multi-billion pound media merger in significant uncertainty.