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NewsBSkyB shares rocket after Cable gaffe
BSkyB shares have leapt higher as experts said Vince Cable’s embarrassing own goal increased News Corp’s chances of gaining clearance for its Sky takeover.
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NewsSecond minister 'boasted about BSkyB obstacles'
The Telegraph has reported that a second Liberal Democrat minister privately boasted to its undercover reporters about the party’s role in putting up obstacles to the BSkyB takeover.
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NewsCable to stay despite “declaring war” on Murdoch
Business Secretary Vince Cable will not step down in the wake of an undercover sting by reporters in which he “declared war” on Rupert Murdoch - but has been stripped of his responsibilities for media and telecoms.
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NewsEC clears News Corp's BSkyB takeover bid
The European Commission has unconditionally cleared Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation in its £7.8 billion bid to buy BSkyB.
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NewsDecision due on BSkyB buyout bid
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation is expected to be told this week that regulators in Brussels have no objections to its £7.8 billion bid to buy BSkyB.
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NewsSky workers 'unfairly dismissed'
Satellite TV company BSkyB faces a large payout to two former employees after a tribunal ruled they were unfairly dismissed and subject of sex discrimination.
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NewsBroadcasters plan for product placement
Commercial broadcasters including ITV, Channel 4, UKTV and Sky have begun initial talks with media agencies and indies about incorporating product placement into shows.
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NewsAttenborough to front penguin doc for Sky 3D
Sir David Attenborough is turning his attention to penguins for his second Sky 3D documentary.
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NewsSky to launch new HD EPG system
Sky is set to launch a separate electronic programme guide (EPG) numbering system for high-definition TV subscribers.
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NewsUK can be '3D centre of excellence'
The UK could set a “leading benchmark” in the production of 3D content for TV, according to an industry executive.
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NewsNews Corp in EU bid over BSkyB
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation has offered the EU specific commitments in a bid to smooth over concerns raised by its proposed takeover of BSkyB.
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NewsSky1 to air Victoria Wood's stage return
Victoria Wood is set to return to the stage for the first time in 10 years for a live comedy show, Angina Monologues, to be broadcast on Sky 1.
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NewsSky 1 taps trend for buying businesses abroad
Sky 1 has ordered a fact-ent series that will see property and business expert Johnnie Irwin offer tips to families looking to emigrate to far-flung locations including Costa Blanca and Tenerife.
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NewsSky to launch Arabic news channel
Sky has formed a joint venture with Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corp to launch an Arabic-language news channel across the Middle East and North Africa.
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NewsBSkyB plans to open London broadcast studio to third parties
BSkyB is planning to open up its new £130m broadcast centre to productions from third parties.
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NewsSky prepared to end C5 news deal
Sky has told Channel 5 it is prepared to terminate its contract to produce news for the terrestrial channel two years early.
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NewsSky1 orders Fat Families special
Sky1 has commissioned a studio-based special of hit factual entertainment show Fat Families.
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NewsBSkyB: News Corp takeover would benefit news
There could be less choice of independent news if the Government blocks News Corporation from taking over BSkyB, the Sky News operator has claimed.
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NewsChurch calls for News Corp BSkyB bid to be blocked
The Church of England has called for a £12 billion News Corp bid to take control of broadcasting giant BSkyB to be blocked.
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NewsSky reveals Bravo closure date
Sky has confirmed the date it is to turn off Bravo, ending 25 years on British screens.