Privatization

"A financial backer of the controversial GB News channel is reportedly considering a bid to buy Channel 4. It could spell disaster for the channel and its output. Moreover, it would represent the continuing creep of modern fascism under the Tories."

"Reuters reported that the US media firm Discovery:

is holding informal discussions about a potential takeover bid for Britain’s state-owned Channel 4 television broadcaster, The Telegraph reported on Saturday.

The potential bid process is being managed by UK Government Investments, the paper reported, adding that a deal was not expected to be completed until the middle of next year."