Jul 13, 2022
UK regulator opens probe into media groups over sports broadcasts
The UK competition regulator has opened an investigation into whether BT, IMG Media, ITV and Sky are fixing the rate offered to freelance workers who provide their services at sports broadcasts. The Competition and Markets Authority on Wednesday said its probe related to the purchase "Of freelance services which support the production and broadcasting of sports content in the UK". The CMA said it had "Reasonable grounds" to suspect at least one breach of competition law. This month, BT Sport secured the rights to the majority of the Uefa Champions League matches as well as all of the Uefa Europa League and the Europa Conference League, for a further three seasons. IMG Media produces and distributes the Premier League's international content through a division called Premier League Productions. The regulator has wide latitude in competition act cases and can fine companies up to 10 per cent of turnover if it uncovers wrongdoing.
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