The BBC, ITV, BT, and IMG were fined a total of £4.2 million after admitting to colluding on pay rates for freelance sports broadcasting staff. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that these companies shared confidential information to coordinate pay, thus undermining fair competition. Sky, which reported its involvement beforehand, escaped penalties. Many infringements were noted, especially from Sky, with fines reduced due to cooperation and admission of guilt from the broadcasters. The CMA emphasized the need for fair pay in the industry to support the workforce behind sports broadcasts.
The four companies admitted to colluding on pay rates for freelance sports broadcasting staff, resulting in a combined fine of £4.2 million from the CMA.
The CMA reported that the companies shared confidential pay rate information, undermining fair competition. BBC and ITV received lower fines for admitting liability.
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