Sky News understands the main aim of the talks is the creation of a UK-focused streaming giant, as the TV advertising market continues to stutter.

Dana Strong, the chief executive of Sky, is already one of the most powerful figures in the UK media industry. Yet she is poised to become even more prominent if she manages to pull off an audacious ...

Tom Harrington, a TV analyst from Enders Analysis, says ITV being free-to-air is also likely one of the main reasons for the potential deal. "ITV remains profitable and the reach that it commands as ...

ITV has revealed talks with Sky, the owner of Sky News, over the possible sale of its media and entertainment (M&E) division in a deal worth £1.6bn.