Virgin Media has confirmed it is in talks over a possible takeover by US cable giant Liberty Global.
It is thought that Liberty Global could make a bid within days for Virgin Media - Britain's second biggest pay TV company, with almost five million customers.
Liberty Global has pay TV operations around the world and is the largest cable operator in most of its 11 European markets, including Ireland.
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