The proposed Sky takeover is just the latest chapter in the Murdoch family saga which will see power shifting at the top of the empire.
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The Australian-born media mogul's decision to offload his entertainment assets reflects his core priorities in the fast-changing world of broadcasting and cinema.
This deal needs to be seen for what it is: a massive step towards dominance of the UK media which could influence public opinion and squeeze out competition.
Culture secretary Karen Bradley's decision will stall the bid, but the saga is far from over.
Media plurality is vital in a democracy. Full ownership of Sky would give the Murdoch family too much power.
New appointment will make Rupert Murdoch's youngest son one of the most powerful figures in European broadcasting.
While Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation US$80 billion takeover bid for fellow US media giant Time Warner has been rejected - for now - there is no doubt the future ownership of this historic company is…
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Professor of Media and Communications, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Media and Communications, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University
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Senior Research Fellow, King's College London
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Lecturer in Communications Policy and Politics, University of East Anglia
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Visiting Professor in Communications Studies, University of Leeds
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Senior Lecturer, Lancaster University
