BSkyB profits leap by 26% to £520m

Broadcaster BSkyB added to the pressure on News Corp’s takeover plans today by revealing a 26% jump in profits during an “outstanding” half-year.

In a period when the satellite company broke through the 10 million customer mark, BSkyB said turnover rose 15% to £3.2bn (€3.7bn) while operating profits hit £520 million for the six months to the end of December.