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Sports driving subscription growth in U.K., report says

British sports fans are more than willing to pay for cable, satellite and streaming to watch matches, even amid concerns over increased costs of living.

Netflix could pull shows in UK over proposed Media Bill

Netflix is warning British lawmakers that it may purge TV shows and movies if the Media Bill imposes new, restrictive rules on streaming services.

The Houses of Parliament as viewed across the Westminster Bridge in London. (Photo by Adrian Pingstone)

British lawmakers to question TV executives amid Media Bill debate

Executives from several major television companies and streaming services will appear before British lawmakers on Tuesday.

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Five get prison time for pirating Premier League soccer matches

The individuals helped British streamers sidestep blackout rules that made games legally inaccessible.

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