The agreement, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, will create the UK's largest commercial broadcaster. The proposed combination was first revealed last November. It aims to create a UK-focused streaming giant amid the challenge posed by larger, established US platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The integrated streaming platform will have over 16 million viewers every month, said Sky's chief executive Dana Strong. The deal includes the ITVX platform and ITV's free-to-air channels, but not ITV's studio operations. Read more: Why a Sky-ITV deal makes sense Under the agreement, ITV channels will remain free-to-air and shows like Coronation Street, Emmerdale, I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and Love Island will also remain outside a paywall. The combined business will also mean more free-to-watch sport on ITV services than ever before, which will "supercharge" ITV's sports offering, according to Ms Strong. Studio guarantees Guarantees have been given to the studios wing of ITV, which is not included in the deal. The combined Sky and ITV entity will spend at least £2.1bn from 2028 to 2032. This commitment will support British programming, production and creative jobs across the UK, an ITV announcement said. The Sky-owned Love Productions, which makes the Great British Bake Off, is being sold to ITV for £200m to enhance "creative capabilities and portfolio breadth", the corporate announcement said. News operations All ITV public service broadcasting commitments are to be maintained under the deal, while Sky said ITV News and Sky News are set to remain distinct editorial voices. Sky is the owner of Sky News. Job losses? Speaking to Sky News, Ms Strong did not give a number of possible job losses as part of the purchase, but said they would be in commercial and corporate functions. "There is some duplication in roles in corporate functions and commercial functions as there is when you bring, inevitably, two organisations together. But it's the minority of the synergy." Sky had said about £200m in annual cost savings could be realised by the purchase. "We need to get a little bit closer to the to the businesses to look at where exactly the overlaps are," Ms Strong added. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News App. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

Two guests who attended the ceremony told NBC News several major stars were in attendance, including Tom Hanks, Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Nicks, and Paul McCartney. The pop superstar and American football player tied the knot at a ceremony held under a shroud of secrecy. The couple, both 36, first started dating in 2023 after the Kansas City Chiefs player attended her Eras Tour concert at the Kansas City stadium. The guests who attended the ceremony, who arrived in a black car concealed by a tent, said they walked through a tunnel featuring photos of Swift and Kelce from when they were babies, through childhood and up to their wedding. They then arrived in the couple's "secret garden", where they saw major A-list celebrities and could not believe how many major stars were in attendance. They described Swift's Christian Dior dress as stunning and said Kelce was also dressed in white. As it happened: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot The couple wrote their own vows, which the two guests said were heartfelt and beautiful. They said Swift sang a little bit while saying her vows, with actor Adam Sandler acting as officiator. "You would think the bride would be the one crying more, but it was actually Travis that was more emotional," one guest said. The reception that followed included performances by McCartney and Nicks. Swift herself did not perform, but the guests said during the rehearsal dinner the night before both Swift and Kelce performed their favourite rock and roll song together. Read more from Sky News:Major Ukrainian drone attack strikes St Petersburg oil terminalFresh health warning as new heatwave on the way The guests said the food served at the wedding came from Swift and Kelce's favourite restaurants around New York City One of the dishes was cacio e pepe, prepared in front of the guests in a cheese wheel. The guests said they were drinking Ace of Spades champagne, which is co-owned by Jay-Z, who was also in attendance. They said there was also a games room where guests could earn tickets to put in a raffle for items including Chanel handbags, Dior purses and a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle that Swift and Kelce used for their first date. The guests said the entire wedding was a "pinch me moment" and they could not believe they were really there. They described it as the ceremony of the century. No official photos from the event have been made public, nor have either Swift or Kelce publicly commented on the wedding.

Could Nigel Farage's alleged financial relationship with a convicted fraudster come back to haunt him? The Reform leader is already under scrutiny over his £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harbone and these fresh allegations about his association with George Cottrell will intensify the pressure. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack the political, legal and ethical questions at the heart of the claims and examine whether the parliamentary commissioner for standards could widen his investigation. Farage insists he has committed "no wrongdoing" and has followed the rules, and says he is considering legal action. Elsewhere, with a fortnight until Andy Burnham enters No 10, cabinet colleagues are continuing to jostle for their positions to keep their jobs. Plus, Sam has a potential conspiracy theory on who could end up as Burnham's chancellor.

Two goals for Jude Bellingham put the Three Lions in control. Julian Quinones pulled one back before Harry Kane's penalty and Jarell Quansah's red card then made for a chaotic end to the game. But the stoic defensive performance from every player in an England shirt to see out the game now means they will face Norway in the quarter-final. Here, Sky Sports rates all the players from an eventful evening in Mexico City. Mexico 2-3 England - Match report & reactionAs it happened | Teams | Stats | Knockout bracketWorld Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World CupFollow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App Jordan Pickford - 9 His best game of the tournament. Pickford had faced criticism in the four games before the last-16 clash at the Azteca but his save to claw away Raul Jimenez's early diving header was the confidence boost he needed. He also leapt superbly to his right to keep another header out from Jimenez as England dragged themselves to the half-time break with a slender one-goal advantage and pressure mounting. Possibly could have saved the penalty if it were not for the big step to his left. A calm head in a chaotic game. He was back to his very best once again. Jarell Quansah - 4 Right-back was the main talking point before this game and it will be a main one after it. But, in Quansah's defence, he had not put a foot wrong until he flew into the challenge on Jesus Gallardo. The first red card for England at a World Cup since Wayne Rooney against Portugal in 2006 put the game in the balance, but thankfully for Quansah, his team rallied and held on to ensure his mistake did not cost them their place in this tournament. Ezri Konsa - 8 England's centre-backs have also been under scrutiny across the tournament but you cannot fault this defensive performance. A team united to drag themselves to the final whistle. Konsa was no-nonsense in his approach and reliable. You cannot fault the defenders left on the pitch in what was one of the great defensive performances with everything on the line. Marc Guehi - 8 Just like Konsa, Guehi cannot be faulted for this display. The pressure has never been higher and both of the starting centre-backs delivered, putting their bodies on the line whenever and wherever needed. Nico O'Reilly - 7 Solid defensively and posed his usual and unique threat in the final third as he continued to drift into pockets of space. After the game descended into chaos, he was perhaps lucky to escape a red card for an elbow on Jorge Sanchez. Thomas Tuchel withdrew him swiftly after that incident. Regardless, it seems as if England have their left-back for the foreseeable future. Performing at this level, on this stage, at just 21 years of age. He has a lot to learn, like avoiding moments like the elbow, but it's very impressive. Elliot Anderson - 7 Anderson drifted in the game as he filtered into the role of dropping back to give added reinforcements for the defence. With England down to 10 men, it was difficult to have any say on possession but in games like this, players like Anderson are the profiles you need. Declan Rice - 7 A booking inside the first minute reduced his influence on the game as he had to apply the brakes to his usual all-action approach in midfield. Mexico gained control in the middle of the park before the goals but Rice continued to play his part. He bunkered down with the rest of the squad to play his role in the stoic defensive performance. Battling nagging injuries and playing the full game, 101 minutes, cannot go unnoticed either. Rice, like every other player, put his body on the line. Bukayo Saka - 6 Remained off his usual standards but the flashes of quality he can bring to the game, and why he is so important for England, were clearly exemplified by his cross to Bellingham for the opener. Withdrawn at the 56-minute mark in response to Quansah's sending off, he wouldn't have had many more minutes in the tank anyway. Jude Bellingham - 10 Alti-Jude! England's man for the big occasion. A quiet start to the game, like the rest of the squad, but sparked his team into life with a quickfire double to silence the cauldron that is the Azteca. His goals at one end speak for themselves but he was also on hand to rescue England defensively, poking the ball away from Cesar Montes before he could shoot from point-blank range and running himself quite literally into the ground to win this game. In every big moment, Bellingham turned up. A legend in the making, if he isn't already there. Anthony Gordon - 9 A performance to silence any doubters. The two assists off the bench against DR Congo have kick-started Gordon's World Cup into life. He was sensational and influential at Azteca. A relentless runner but paired that with the bravery needed to ask questions of the defence. Pairing both of those traits translated to winning the key penalty for the third. He simply didn't stop. Superb from Gordon. Harry Kane - 9 Pressure, what pressure? Pressure is for tyres! The game was hanging in the balance at 2-1 after Quansah's red card but Kane remained ice-cold from the penalty spot, in arguably the tensest moment in his career. The two-goal lead was quickly extinguished, but his goal is the one that booked their place in the quarter-finals. England's last 11 goals in the World Cup have come from Bellingham and Kane. This is the tournament for big names and England's duo continues to deliver when it matters most. Substitutes John Stones - 8 Brought on in difficult circumstances after Quansah's red card but he was the experienced head England needed to steady the ship. Stones has been there and done it at every level and that level of maturity was needed in the high-octane ending at the Azteca. Djed Spence - 8 He replaced O'Reilly following the elbow incident and filled in at left-back. He was called into action but the remit was clear: if the ball is there, clear it away and reset. A last-ditch tackle inside the box put an end to a big chance for Mexico inside the final 10 minutes. He was excellent defensively. Dan Burn - 8 Came on to make his first appearance at the World Cup as Tuchel looked to man the barricades in the final 20 minutes. A strong physical presence and it was needed with the back-to-the-wall defensive display. Morgan Rogers - 6 He replaced Kane as time ticked down and ran well, cleared his lines in the box and tried to hold the ball up. It was never a cameo where he would have a say going forward but he played his part.

A week-long warning over higher temperatures took effect on Saturday in parts of the UK, as the soaring heat poses a greater risk to life for vulnerable people. A heatwave could be declared on Monday in parts of the south-east, after temperatures reached 29C on Saturday, while up to 31C has been forecast for Monday. Temperatures will approach the low 30s this week before a peak of 34C on Thursday in the south east, the Met Office said. But while a prolonged spell of hot weather is expected in parts of the UK, it will not be as hot and humid as last month's heatwave. And a yellow rain warning came into force in parts of north-west Scotland at 5pm on Sunday, until 10am on Monday, where there could be 40mm of rainfall widely and up to 100mm over the highest ground, the Met Office said. Yellow heat health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), covering the East Midlands, east, south-east and south-west of England, including London, and the West Midlands, from midday on Saturday until 8pm on 11 July. Met Office meteorologist Becky Mitchell said on Sunday: "This coming night should be quite warm across much of England, temperatures in the mid to high teens. "At 1am in the South East of England temperatures will still be around 16 or 17C, further north, you're looking at 14 or 15C, so pretty warm for overnight." Read more from Sky News:Prince Harry not bringing family to LondonUK to replace fleet of destroyers Ms Mitchell added that temperatures reached 29C on Saturday. She said: "We're already in heatwave threshold category in the South East so, by the end of tomorrow (Monday), the South East will officially be in a heatwave." Last week the UK set a provisional June temperature record of 37.7C in Lingwood in Norfolk, according to the Met Office. It beat the previous June record for the UK of 35.6C, which dates back to 1976.

West Coast Railways' Jacobite train service runs through the Highlands from Fort William to Mallaig and passes over the renowned Glenfinnan Viaduct. The viaduct - on the West Highland Line - had a starring role in a number of the boy wizard movies based on JK Rowling's books, and attracts thousands of excited Potterheads from around the world hoping to catch a glimpse of the "Hogwarts Express". According to the National Trust for Scotland, Glenfinnan welcomes 600,000 visitors annually. As the Jacobite's latest season gets under way, Network Rail Scotland is urging visitors to put safety first. Neil Cook, route crime manager, said: "The Jacobite steam train's journey over Glenfinnan Viaduct is a magical sight but it's not worth risking your life for. "Too often, we receive reports of dangerous behaviour, with people climbing fences, standing on the railway, or walking along the track to try to get closer. "Trains can come from either direction, are quieter than people expect, and can't stop quickly. "The Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail offers dedicated viewing spots and most importantly, keep people a safe distance from the railway. "We insist everyone visiting uses those areas and helps keep themselves and others out of harm's way." Read more from Sky News:Queen meets JK RowlingWonka star's voice recreated by AI Trespassing on the railway is a criminal offence and applies to the tracks, the viaduct and surrounding railway land. Anyone caught can be removed, issued a fine and prosecuted in court. Chief Superintendent Lorna McEwan, from British Transport Police, said: "Stepping on the tracks is never worth the risk - it's illegal and puts lives in immediate danger. "Every trespass incident not only risks serious injury or worse but also causes major disruption for passengers and freight across the network. "We work closely with our partners at Network Rail to detect and deter trespass, as well as taking enforcement action for anyone who disregards the rules and places themselves or others in danger. "Please follow the advice - stay off the tracks, follow the guidance, and enjoy the view safely."

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England overcame a delayed kick-off, an electric Azteca atmosphere and a red card to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Jarell Quansah, at right-back, recklessly slid in and was shown a straight red in the 54th minute by referee Alireza Faghani following a VAR check. England ratings: Bellingham shines but heroic defence secures QF spotEngland's route to the World Cup finalAs it happened | Teams | Stats | Knockout bracketFollow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App Australian official Faghani then awarded England a stonewall penalty minutes before pointing to the spot again for a Mexico penalty - after being sent to the monitor by VAR - for Kane's kick on Brian Gutierrez. That allowed Raul Jimenez to beat Jordan Pickford and set up a grandstand finish in the final 20 minutes. Though Mexico's spot-kick did not change the result, Quansah will be suspended for England's quarter-final against Norway, but can return if England make it through to the World Cup semi-finals. Despite glowing praise for his side, Tuchel could not hide his frustration at the officials. "It's just not good enough," he told BBC Sport. "Referees are just not good enough. Fourth officials are just not good enough. "It's the bottom line. Is this a clear and obvious mistake for the [Mexico] penalty? For sure not, but VAR gets involved. "They overturn a situation where he doesn't even give a foul. Not good enough." England held firm during an absorbing final 20 minutes - with 11 minutes of additional time added on - and Tuchel was proud of the mentality on display. "These are the moments in tournaments where you find a way to win. "This doesn't feel like a round-of-16 match, it feels like a final! The moment where the referee puts the whistle to his mouth, with 10 men, altitude against a home country... this is a moment of joy and a heroic performance and result". England's win sets up a quarter-final clash against Norway on Saturday, after Erling Haaland scored twice to knock Brazil out of the tournament. 'Iconic match in an iconic stadium' The Azteca lived up to its billing during the match, with Mexico spurred on by a lively home crowd. It followed a one-hour kick-off delay due to thunderstorms, which had been widely predicted in the build-up to the match. "I didn't find it hostile, more cheering and emotional," Tuchel added. "The national anthem was unbelievable. "We were aware of that but we refused to give in. This team did it on pure will. No words. "They did it in an iconic match, in an iconic stadium. "We overcame so much adversity today. Full credit. I'm very proud. A crazy match in a crazy atmosphere, and we were up against all odds. "Even in the end it was 11 minutes (stoppage time) and he (the referee) gives another two corners to make it 12 minutes. Everything went against us." There was concern for Jordan Henderson at the end of the match, with the midfielder carried off the pitch needing oxygen after falling over the advertising boards while celebrating. The FA have confirmed Henderson will not travel back to Kansas City with the squad this evening and will stay back in Mexico City with a member of England medical staff. "Not good. Jordan fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad," Tuchel said. "It's a very special night. Mixed feelings because I'm exhausted and emotional, and sad because Jordan injured his wrist and is in hospital. "It doesn't fit the evening that Jordan is not with us." The key moments from the Azteca36: GOAL! Rice drives England forward on the counter before Saka crosses to Bellingham to head in the opener.38: GOAL! Just 98 seconds later, England score from kick-off as Kane squares for Bellingham to bundle in.43: GOAL! Mexico hit back as Quinones smashes in at a soft free-kick.45+3: SAVE! Pickford flies high to his right to tip over Jimenez's header as Mexico push for equaliser late in the half.50: OFF THE WOODWORK! O'Reilly hits the right post with a shot from outside the box as England make fast start in second half.55: RED CARD! Quansah is shown a straight red card for a reckless sliding challenge.60: GOAL! Kane buries a penalty after Gordon is brought down by the goalkeeper.69: GOAL! Jimenez pulls one back with penalty after Kane penalised by VAR for foul.74: SUBS! Tuchel switches to a back five, bringing on Burn and Spence, to try and see out the win.90+10: ALMOST AN OWN-GOAL! Stones puts the ball inches past his own post.90+11: FULL TIME! England heroically hold on in 11 minutes of added time to earn famous victory.England's greatest strength is refusing to lose Sky Sports' David Richardson: How will England be beaten? That is what the remaining countries at this tournament will start to ask themselves. Level with Croatia, behind to DR Congo, down to 10 men at the Azteca - Thomas Tuchel has built a mentality monster that is overcoming everything thrown at them. "When the going gets tough, they never give up, they never lose belief," he said after this memorable victory. This England team has guts. When they had to dig in, when Dan Burn was called upon for his first minutes at a major tournament, when Jordan Pickford had to come and punch every cross, they could do it. But this side also has the world-class quality in Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to go punch-for-punch with anyone. Anthony Gordon delivered his best England performance at just the right time too. Tuchel admitted his side can play better, that there is still a "disconnect" in their performances but this increasingly feels like a team that refuses to lose, and that is perhaps the most dangerous quality any World Cup contender can possess.