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Major UK Drama Antitrust Probe Dropped; BBC & Others Fined $5.4M For Colluding Over Crew Pay In Sports Production


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Published in Sports and Competition on Friday, March 21st 2025 at 5:05 GMT by Deadline   Print publication without navigation

  • The CMA has dropped a major antitrust investigation into some of the country's biggest drama producers over how they paid freelance crew members.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded its investigation into BBC Sport, ITV, and Sky UK, dropping the case against BBC Sport and ITV but fining Sky UK £3 million for anti-competitive practices. The investigation, which began in 2022, focused on allegations that these broadcasters had colluded to prevent the launch of a new sports streaming service by DAZN. Sky UK was found to have exchanged sensitive information with other broadcasters, which could have influenced the market dynamics. The CMA's decision to fine Sky UK underscores its commitment to ensuring fair competition in the broadcasting sector, while BBC Sport and ITV were cleared of any wrongdoing.

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[ https://deadline.com/2025/03/cma-drama-investigation-dropped-bbc-sport-fined-1236346281/ ]

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