Buckshot. No not news. It's well known. Look up atsb report 199601917 re a serious breakdown of separation between a 747 and a BA146 On 21 June 1996.
One of the reasons given by the ATC of the error was calls from a VFR aircraft. Such announcements on ATC frequencies are not allowed in other aviation countries.
Next time could be a mid air. Not fair to put ATCs in this position just to maximise Airservices profits.
Stop the wind back. Follow a proven safe system.