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Privatising Channel 4 is another swipe from a government determined to undermine public service broadcasting
Philippa Childs, Head of Bectu · 5 April 2022
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries’ announcement that she is pushing ahead with…
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Why we need the BBC: an impartial voice in times of crisis
1 April 2022
BBC News has long been the UK’s must trusted news source, providing accurate and…
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Defending the BBC: Bectu engages with MPs and industry leaders
1 April 2022
As part of Bectu’s campaigning efforts, we have recently engaged in several meetings…
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Race to be Heard: broadcasting industry yet to answer Bectu’s calls
23 March 2022
Last year, Bectu published the ‘Race to be Heard’ report, written and researched by…
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“I’ve been undermined, harassed, and disregarded…but I’ve also been championed, mentored, and supported”
8 March 2022
International Women’s Day 2022 is focusing on breaking the bias. We spoke to Bectu…
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Photo of Head of Bectu Philippa Childs. Photo credit - Craig Fleming Photographer/ https://www.craigfleming.net/
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Celebrating the creative industries’ women who are breaking the bias
8 March 2022
This International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate a multitude of powerful and…
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Join the discussion this International Women’s Day
7 March 2022
This International Women’s Day, the theme is ‘Break the Bias’ so…
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Robert Halfon MP: Home education is not always a free choice
Robert Halfon MP · 23 February 2022
In an exclusive article for Prospect’s Education and Services Group, Robert Halfon MP,…
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HeartUnions blog: From theatre worker to rep to organiser
16 February 2022
This HeartUnions week we’re hearing from a range of voices across our union on why they…
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HeartUnions Blog: Why Bectu is the union for live events workers
14 February 2022
This HeartUnions week we’re hearing from a range of voices across our union on why they…
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