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Daily Mail Owner DMGT to Acquire the Telegraph Titles for £500 Million

The takeover now goes to UK regulators for scrutiny over media plurality.

Overview

  • DMGT announced an agreement to buy the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph for £500 million.
  • The companies expect to finalize terms quickly and submit the deal for regulatory review.
  • The merger would create one of the most powerful right-leaning media groups in the UK.
  • The move follows a government-blocked, foreign‑linked proposal that triggered parliamentary concern over outside influence.
  • DMGT says its financing excludes foreign state capital, after debate over previous bids involving overseas backers.