# The Public Interest Merger Reference (Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited) (Pre-emptive Action) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


COMPETITION
Made at 7.15 a.m. on 19th February 2026
Coming into force at 10.00 a.m. on 19th February 2026
Laid before Parliament at 2.00 p.m. on 19th February 2026
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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/144/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-interest-merger-reference-telegraph-media-group-holdings-limited-pre-emptive-action-order-2026/introduction
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