The UK’s CMA dropped an antitrust investigation into major drama producers like BBC and ITV over freelance crew payment practices, citing a shift in administrative priorities. The CMA also fined BBC, ITV, BT, and IMG £4.2M for colluding on freelancer rates in sports production. The investigation caused concern among producers, with the CMA clarifying that no assumption should be made regarding competition law infringement.
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Olly Alexander lands West End role after leaving record deal
Singer and actor Olly Alexander has said he has "come into a different space in my life" as he announced a new West End stage role after recently parting ways with his record label. The star will appear in the National Theatre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest when it transfers to the West End in September. This will be his first acting role since It's A Sin, the acclaimed 2021 drama about the...
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