UK Culture Secretary considers further probe into UAE-backed Telegraph Media Group takeover due to Ofcom's public interest concerns.

UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer is considering a further probe into the UAE-backed takeover of the Telegraph Media Group after Ofcom raised concerns that the deal may work against the public interest. Ofcom has warned that the proposed merger could potentially harm accurate news reporting and free expression. The UK government is set to legislate to stop foreign states from owning newspapers, which could affect the UAE-backed deal's progress.

March 19, 2024
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