Sky 'restricting pay-TV film competition'

Sky's control over pay-TV movie rights in the UK is restricting competition, leading to higher prices and reduced choice, the Competition Commission has provisionally ruled.

The commission said it was considering whether to restrict the number of Hollywood studios from which Sky currently has the exclusive rights to be the first to air their new releases.

Sky said it continued to consider that no regulatory intervention was needed.

A final ruling is due next year.