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BSkyB could win reprieve on regulation of movie rights

The Competition Commission has decided against regulating to reduce BSkyB’s grip on the UK pay…

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BSkyB names Sky Ireland chief

Pay TV operator BSkyB has named JD Buckley as managing director of its operations in…

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Sky News referred to UK Crown Prosecution Service

UK-based news channel Sky News has been referred to the UK Crown Prosecution Service, which…

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UK government under scrutiny over News’ BSkyB bid


An opposition Member of Parliament has said that a criminal offence might have been committed…

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Former News Corp employee to complain about football rights deal


Kelvin MacKenzie, former editor of News Corp-owned newspaper The Sun and a former managing director…

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Negative parliamentary report won’t hit News Corp’s credit rating


Moody’s says that it will not change its rating on News Corp, in the wake…

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BSkyB eclipses Virgin Media as UK’s top triple-play provider

UK pay TV group BSkyB reported strong results this morning, adding 15,000 TV subs and…

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Murphy promoted to entertainment channels boss at Sky

BSkyB has promoted Stuart Murphy to director of its entertainment channels. Murphy was previously director…

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Formula 1 expected to boost Sky HD growth

UK pay TV operator BSkyB is expected to report around 10,000 new pay television subscribers…

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Ofcom warns Competition Commission not to overstate Netflix impact on Sky

UK media regulator Ofcom has urged the Competition Commission not to overestimate the impact of…

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BSkyB appoints Orange for advertising outside UK

BSkyB has appointed Orange Advertising Network to represent its European inventory outside of the UK…

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Sky acquires Bond movies


UK movie channel Sky Movies HD has acquired the rights to air the entire James…

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BSkyB to make additional investment in UK film and doc production

UK pay TV operator BSkyB has committed to make additional investment in British film production,…

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Eurosport 3D and 24 BBC Red Button services for Olympics

The range of services offering coverage of the London Olympic Games to UK viewers is…

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James Murdoch quits as BSkyB chairman

James Murdoch is to step down as BSkyB chairman. Murdoch is expected to be replaced…

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Sky’s streaming service called NOW TV

The upcoming over-the-top streaming service from BSkyB will be called NOW TV, Jeremy Darroch, CEO…

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UK authorities include Netflix, LoveFilm in pay TV probe

The UK Competition Commission has widened the scope of its investigation in to the pay…

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Ferguson tipped for BSkyB role


The chairman of private equity group SVG capital has stepped down amid speculation that he…

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UK regulator probes BSkyB ownership

Ofcom is widening an investigation into the ownership of UK pay TV operator BSkyB. The…

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BSkyB cuts retransmission fees

News Corp-backed pay TV platform BSkyB has cut the amount that it charges the BBC…

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Sony to launch UK movie channel

Sony is to launch a movie channel in the UK. Sony Pictures Television Networks is…

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BSkyB trebling spend on arts channel

BSkyB is increasing the amount it spends on its arts and culture channel Sky Arts…

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Landlady claims latest victory in Sky battle

The UK High Court has this morning ruled in favour of pub landlady Karen Murphy,…

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Sky Go on Android

BSkyB has launched its multiscreen service Sky Go on Android devices. Android smartphone users with…

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Relaunch for Sky Poker

Online gambling service Sky Poker has relaunched its pay TV channel following its move to…

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BSkyB facing growing pressure, says Fitch

UK pay TV operator BSkyB is likely to face growing pressure from internet pay TV…

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Sky boosts Go with Android launch and Sky Entertainment channels

BSkyB’s TV anywhere service Sky Go is to launch on Android phones and Sky is…

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BSkyB to take on Netflix with new internet TV service

BSkyB is to launch a new internet TV service, giving people who don’t already subscribe…

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Sky sees profit, revenue and customer growth

BSkyB has posted increased profit and revenue for the six months to December, and raised…

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BSkyB upgrades Anytime Plus with iPlayer and ITV Player

UK pay TV operator BSkyB has upgraded its video-on-demand service Sky Anytime Plus and has…