Sky Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
News International phone-hacking scandal and abandoned BSkyB takeover
News Corporation’s attempt to acquire the remaining shares of BSkyB was withdrawn after the phone-hacking scandal associated with News International generated intense political and regulatory opposition. The controversy also contributed to James Murdoch’s departure from senior UK executive roles and continued scrutiny of Murdoch family media influence.