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U.K. Broadcasters Close Ranks in Battle With Streaming Giants

  • BBC and rivals devise common platform to ensure prominence
  • HBO Max, Sky smart-TV launch turn up heat on European media

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The U.K.’s broadcasters are developing a common streaming platform to defend themselves against U.S. tech giants and a planned overhaul of local TV laws.