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flag The UK blocked DMGT’s £500M takeover of The Telegraph over media plurality and competition concerns.

flag The UK government has blocked the proposed £500 million takeover of The Telegraph by Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), citing public interest and competition concerns. flag Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy initiated a public interest intervention, requiring scrutiny by Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority. flag The deal, which would have consolidated major UK newspapers under one owner, raised alarms over media plurality and market dominance. flag DMGT maintains The Telegraph would retain editorial independence and emphasized its commitment to investment and global expansion. flag Regulatory findings are due by June 10, 2026, after which Nandy will decide the deal’s fate.

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