Future has reportedly rejected an approach to acquire The Week, the current affairs magazine owned by the London-listed media group.
Sky News reports that advisers acting for DMGT, the publisher of the Daily Mail, approached Future in recent months. The discussions reportedly involved a possible purchase of the weekly magazine.
However, no live negotiations are currently taking place.
DMGT reportedly considered £120m offer
According to sources cited by Sky News, advisers floated a potential price of around £120 million for The Week.
The approach reportedly took place within the past three months. However, people close to DMGT have played down the company’s interest.
One source said DMGT had received numerous proposals to acquire media assets. This followed the collapse of its attempt to buy The Daily Telegraph earlier in 2026.
DMGT had reached an agreement to purchase the right-leaning newspaper. However, German publisher Axel Springer later secured the title with a higher bid.
Future faces questions over its media portfolio
Future owns a wide range of media brands and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes magazines, websites and consumer services across several sectors.
The group also owns Go.Compare, the price comparison platform.
The reported approach comes as the company faces wider questions about its business performance and the value of its publishing assets.
The Week has built a recognisable position in the UK magazine market. It offers readers a concise overview of major political, business and international stories.
Its potential sale could attract interest from publishers looking to expand their news and current affairs portfolios.
No formal deal announced
Despite the reported approach, there is no confirmed acquisition agreement.
Sky News also reported that a person close to Lord Rothermere, DMGT’s controlling shareholder, insisted the company had not made a formal offer for the magazine.
For now, The Week remains part of Future’s portfolio. Any future sale would depend on further discussions and an agreement between the companies.
The report highlights continued interest in established media brands, even as publishers face pressure to adapt to changing reader habits and digital competition.