Sky to Buy ITV's Media and Entertainment Divisions for £1.6bn

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Sky is acquiring ITV's media and entertainment divisions for £1.6bn, a deal that will keep popular shows like Coronation Street and Love Island free to watch until at least 2034.
The takeover aims to create a strong rival to global streaming giants.

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Sky is acquiring ITV's media and entertainment divisions for £1.6bn, a deal that will keep popular shows like Coronation Street and Love Island free to watch until at least 2034. The takeover aims to create a strong rival to global streaming giants.

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