Tag
Mergers
3 recommendations
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recommendation across 1 inquiry
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Periodic Plurality Reviews
The Government should consider whether periodic plurality reviews or an extension to the public interest test within the markets regime in competition law is most likely to provide a timely …
- Ofcom publishes annual Media Nations reports which assess the state of UK media markets including news consumption and plurality indicators, providing a form of …
UK Government
Media Merger Referral Consultation
Before making a decision to refer a media merger to the competition authorities on public interest grounds, the Secretary of State should consult relevant parties as to the arguments for …
- The Enterprise Act 2002, sections 42-58, require the Secretary of State to issue an intervention notice when referring a media merger on public interest …
UK Government
Secretary of State Media Merger Decisions
The Secretary of State should remain responsible for public interest decisions in relation to media mergers. The Secretary of State should be required either to accept the advice provided by …
- The Enterprise Act 2002 provides that the Secretary of State retains responsibility for public interest decisions in media mergers, including issuing intervention notices under …
UK Government