The Public Interest Merger Reference (Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited) (Pre-emptive Action) Order 2026
On 12th February 2026, the Secretary of State gave the Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom an intervention notice on public interest grounds under section 42 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) (“the Act”) in respect of the proposed acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited (“Telegraph Media Group Holdings”) by Daily Mail and General Trust plc (“DMGT”) (“the Public Interest Intervention Notice”).
Lifecycle
Department
Made
19 Feb 2026
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In force
19 Feb 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 124(2)(b) of, and paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 7 to, the Enterprise Act 2002. In accordance with paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 7 to the Enterprise Act 2002, an intervention notice in respect of the proposed acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited by Daily Mail and General Trust plc (“the proposed acquisition”), given by the Secretary of State on 12th February 2026 under section 42(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002, is in force. In accordance with paragraph 2(10)(a) of Schedule 7 to the Enterprise Act 2002, the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds for suspecting that as a result of the proposed acquisition it is or may be the case that arrangements are in progress or in contemplation which, if carried into effect, will result in two or more enterprises ceasing to be distinct.
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