BSkyB denies it could influence ITV decision-making

Broadcasting giant BSkyB told regulators it is “fanciful” to suggest that it could influence ITV’s decision-making through its 17.9% stake in the rival, it emerged today.

The group, which is part-owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation, said in its submission to the Competition Commission inquiry into its controversial holding that it had no leverage over ITV policy or its boardroom decisions.