News & Updates

Today the Government published two reports on AI and copyright which confirm that it has listened to the concerns of stakeholders including Pact and others in the creative industries.

Pact members are encouraged to respond to a national survey of UK creative rightsholders, which is exploring demand for a proposed data‑exchange system for cultural and creative content.

Pact broadly welcomes a new House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee report, which sets out a clear warning about the risks posed by generative AI to the UK’s creative sector. 

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is conducting an information gathering exercise on the current and potential impact of the Middle East conflict on creative sector activity.

Changes have been made to travel allowances in line with Transport for London increases. Members can download the new rate card from the Resource Hub.

A new set of principles for mentally healthy productions has been launched by the Film and TV Charity with the support of a pan-industry working group.

Hollie Abbott, Founder and Creative Director of Cardiff-based Awkward Studios shares what two weeks on the international circuit taught her about the future of the industry.

We are pleased to inform members that Pact has agreed updated Terms of Trade with 5, which will come into effect from Monday 2nd March. 

Pact members are advised that the grace period for holdover of the existing rates has been extended until Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Our Director of International, Ross Lewis shares his reflections on two recent North American industry events to which Pact led delegations...