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02 Feb 2026

AI Copyright Survey: Help Shape Government Policy

We are urging Pact members to complete a short survey on AI licensing and copyright in the creative industries, which is being carried out by Alma Economics on behalf of the Government.

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28 Jan 2026

2026 Policy Kick Off with Public Service Media Focus

The year is off to a busy start for our Policy team with BBC Charter Review, The Bigger Picture project and Ofcom’s Review of Broadcasting Regulation being key areas of focus for the months ahead.

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30 Jan 2026

Pact Members Dominate Best Places to Work 2026

Coming in first this year was London-based Initial, with Pact members making up 24 of a total 32 independent production companies who made the list.

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28 Jan 2026

CDN Launches Diamond 2.0 for Diversity Monitoring

A new, enhanced and improved iteration of the Diamond diversity monitoring system used across the TV industry for measuring representation on and off screen will be active from July.

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28 Jan 2026

New Rate Card for Construction Crew Apprentices & Trainees

This is the first time that set rates have been agreed for construction crew apprentices and trainees and applies to a range of departments working under the Pact Bectu Agreement for Major Motion Pictures.

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21 Jan 2026

Contribute to DCMS Research into Regional Production

Pact members are encouraged to help shape an important Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) study on the cost of TV production activity around the UK.

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14 Jan 2026

New Pact FAA Rates Agreed

New rates agreed up to 2028 and come into effect from Wednesday 14th January.

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07 Jan 2026

Pact Sustainability Advice Line Now Live

If you are looking for tailored sustainability advice for your business or production, you can now use our dedicated advice line for Pact members.

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05 Jan 2026

Reminder: Pact Equity TV Agreement New Rates Effective

We would like to remind members that new rates apply under the Pact Equity TV Agreement, effective from 1st January 2026.

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16 Dec 2025

BBC Royal Charter Review Launched

The Government has announced the launch of a comprehensive review of the BBC’s Royal Charter, marking a significant step toward shaping the broadcaster’s future.