Inquiry into United deal

London - The director general of fair trading, Mr John Bridgeman, has launched an inquiry into BSkyB's proposed takeover of Manchester…

London - The director general of fair trading, Mr John Bridgeman, has launched an inquiry into BSkyB's proposed takeover of Manchester United.

Comments on the deal are invited before he decides whether to recommend that it be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.

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