BSkyB set to pull channels from Virgin Media

BSkyB today looked set to pull its major channels from the Virgin Media cable network at the end of this month after talks collapsed between the two rivals, leaving relations between the groups at an all-time low.

The broadcasting giants failed to agree on a rate for the channels, which include Sky One, Two, Three, Sky News and Sky Sports News, although the talks do not affect the availability of Sky’s premium movies and sports channels.