UK government likely to intervene in Sky — ITV tie — up

LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) — British culture minister Lisa Nandy said on Thursday the government was minded, or likely, to intervene in the deal for Comcast's Sky to buy the broadcast channels and streaming service of Britain's ITV for £1.6 billion. (Reporting by Sarah Young; editing by William James) ((sarah.young@thomsonreuters.com; +44 20 7542 1109; Reuters Messaging: sarah.young.thomsonreuters@reuters.net)