Department of Culture, Media and Sport

“not to issue a Public Interest Intervention Notice on the basis that the assurances and further legally-binding commitments she has secured at this point from Paramount provide a set of protections that will help safeguard the continued availability of a diverse range of broadcasting and on-demand services in the U.K.; the continuation of their distinct editorial identities; and, the distinct editorial identities of key U.K. news programs.”

Department of Culture, Media and Sport · said 2026-08-06 · reported 2026-08-06

The DCMS stated that Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy decided not to issue a Public Interest Intervention Notice after securing assurances from Paramount.

“Today, the Competition and Markets Authority have announced their decision that there are no competition aspects of this proposed merger in the U.K. which necessitate their further intervention.”

Department of Culture, Media and Sport · said 2026-08-06 · reported 2026-08-06

The U.K.'s Department of Culture, Media and Sport issued a statement on the clearance of Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros.