BSkyB insists it is a 'fit and proper' holder of a broadcast licence, and is engaging with the regulator Ofcom as they investigate.

Yesterday, a report published by MPs in the culture committee into phone hacking - found that Rupert Murdoch is unfit to run a major global company - though it's four Conservative members refused to support that statement.

Mister Murdoch, whose News Corporation owns 39 percent of BSkyB, has sent an email to staff saying the business will come out of the scandal "better and stronger".