To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
News Corp: Climate wrong for BSkyB takeover
Politics.co.uk Staff
14 July 2011, 12:00am
Chase Carey, News Corporation chief operating officer, announces the withdrawal of the BSkyB bid:
"We believed that the proposed acquisition of BSkyB by News Corporation would benefit both companies but it has become clear that it is too difficult to progress in this climate.
"News Corporation remains a committed long-term shareholder in BSkyB. We are proud of the success it has achieved and our contribution to it."
More from politics.co.uk
Josh Babarinde on how the Liberal Democrats can find their voice
AI is Britain’s next opportunity for reindustrialisation – here’s how we get there
Our democracy is not for sale – it’s time to cap political donations
Alison Hume MP: ‘Britain’s science facilities are facing cuts we cannot afford to make’
Hollie Ridley, Labour’s youngest and most successful general secretary, will be missed
Alistair Strathern MP: ‘The power of play can transform children’s healthcare’
Politics.co.uk Newsletters
DAILY
Politics@Lunch
WEEKLY
Week in Review