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Re: ITV threaten to blackout on Virgin
Boost for ITV as Government backs commercial deal in £80m fees row with Virgin Media.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...es-row-virgin/
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A Government spokesman said: “We would hope that both parties can reach an agreement as there are mutual benefits of ITV's public service channel being carried on the Virgin platform.
“However, we are clear that this is a matter that is best resolved through commercial negotiation."
The hands-off approach clears the ground for ITV to hold out for payment. A deadline last month was extended to early next year, when incoming chief executive Carolyn McCall begins work at Britain’s biggest commercial broadcaster.
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