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UK likely to intervene in Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

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Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery sailed through U.S. Department of Justice review last month without requiring any concessions. According to Ars Technica, UK regulators are now likely to step in and intervene in the deal—signaling that media consolidation rules differ sharply on either side of the Atlantic.

Source: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/uk-likely-to-...

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