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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