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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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Bectu responds to announcement regarding new BBC Chair

6 December 2023

Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said:…

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Bectu responds to ENO relocation announcement

6 December 2023

Head of Bectu Philippa Childs said: “Bectu members and all those employed at the ENO have…

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Culture Secretary’s reckless comments on BBC licence fee are a political smokescreen

4 December 2023

Responding to comments from Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer this morning regarding curbing…

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Bectu responds to Newsnight cuts

30 November 2023

Responding to reports that BBC’s Newsnight is to be cut back and its format…

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Supporting aid on the ground in Israel and Gaza

24 November 2023

Update: 30 May 2024 The TUC General Council, which includes representatives of Prospect,…

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Little in the Autumn Statement that offers the protection and reassurance creative workers need

22 November 2023

Head of Bectu Philippa Childs responds to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.

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Bectu and Mark Milsome Foundation Release Findings From Crew Safety Survey

21 November 2023

On the 6th anniversary of the tragic death of respected British camera operator Mark…

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Bectu unites with UK screen sector to tackle skills development across the creative industries

17 November 2023

Industry bodies across the UK film and TV sector have come together to create the Skills…