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UK Set to Scrutinise Paramount's Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
Ars Technica·Thursday, 2 July 2026
The UK government is expected to intervene in Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, even though the US Department of Justice approved the deal without conditions in June. A UK review could impose concessions or block parts of the deal. The merger would combine two of the world's biggest media and entertainment companies.
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