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Update on the proposed acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings
12 February 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
This statement discusses the proposed acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings by Daily Mail and General Trust.
Action Requested
I have decided to issue a Public Interest Intervention Notice (PIIN) in relation to this acquisition, requiring both the Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom to report back by 10 June 2026 on jurisdictional, competition, and media public interest considerations.
Key Facts
- The Proposed Acquisition of TMGH by DMGT is being investigated under section 58 of the Enterprise Act 2002.
- Public interest concerns include plurality of views in UK news markets and sufficient control of media enterprises for each audience.
- CMA and Ofcom must report back to me by 10 June 2026.
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