Sky takeover bid inquiry to assess potential influence on Sky News

Competition and Markets Authority details scope of investigation into Murdochs’ potential to control editorial decisions

The competition watchdog has said it will assess whether Rupert Murdoch would be able to control or influence editorial decisions at Sky News as one of the key points of its investigation into his £11.7bn Sky takeover bid.

On Tuesday, the Competition and Markets Authority outlined the scope of its inquiry into how the deal would affect UK media plurality and broadcasting standards, and invited submissions for the six-month investigation.

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