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Philippa Childs joins expert panel at Labour Creatives Conference to discuss Labour’s Sector Plan
15 March 2024
This week, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs spoke on a panel of industry experts, chaired by…
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Bectu RPD Ofcom Statement
15 March 2024
The Regional Production Division of Bectu, representing members in the UK’s Nations and…
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Spring Budget supports creative businesses but ignores the workforce
6 March 2024
Responding to the Spring Budget, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said:…
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UK is crying out for a proper plan for jobs and growth – nothing in the Budget suggests that plan exists
6 March 2024
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed the UK Budget which includes a 2p cut in National…
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Bectu responds to announcement of redundancies at Hollyoaks
29 February 2024
Responding to the redundancies announced today at Hollyoaks, Head of Bectu Philippa Childs…
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Bectu calls for government intervention as new research shows UK film and TV industry in crisis
27 February 2024
A new report based on a Bectu poll of more than 4,000 UK film and TV workers lays bare the…
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Bectu recommends improved redundancy offer from ENO
2 February 2024
Following months of negotiations over proposed redundancies, Bectu is pleased to have…
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Film and TV Charity survey reveals half of UK film and TV workforce struggling financially
30 January 2024
The Film and TV Charity’s latest report, ‘Money Matters’, outlines the current…
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Bectu recommends pay offer to members working in London’s West End
20 December 2023
Bectu submitted a pay claim to the Society of London Theatres (SOLT) in July 2023 on behalf…
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Licence fee announcement: Culture Secretary ignores the reality of how the reduced rise will hit BBC services, jobs and the creative industries
7 December 2023
Responding to today’s licence fee announcement from the Culture Secretary, Head of Bectu…
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