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2021
15th June: Data processing update
9th June: COVID update for indies
9th June: Production Restart Scheme: have you had issues?
9th June: BBC3 linear rights packages: Working Group invite
2nd June: Update: Pact/FAA COVID-19 exclusion
26th May: COVID update for indies
19th May: COVID update from DCMS
19th May: UK Screen Alliance post production guidance reminder
18th May: Catch-up: May Pact Member Webinar Briefing
17th May: Pact/Equity Supporting Artist Agreement: fixed travel allowances update
12th May: Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
12th May: Latest COVID update for indies
28th April: Latest COVID update for indies
27th April: Brexit and immigration update
21st April: Pact and Equity agree interim position on stunt rehearsals pending arbitration outcome
21st April: Weekly COVID update for indies
15th April: New Unscripted TV Skills Fund launched
14th April: Weekly COVID update for indies
14th April: Contracting talent for BBC Three
7th April: Weekly COVID update for indies
7th April: ITV refreshes its Commissioning Commitments form
31st March: Weekly COVID update for indies
31st March: Updates to the Production Restart Scheme
26th March: Pact/BECTU Film Agreement & Construction Agreement
24th March: Weekly COVID update for indies
22nd March: IR35 guidance for indies
17th March: Weekly COVID update for indies
17th March: Employer Action List launched to help tackle bullying, harassment and racism in the workplace
16th March: DCMS confirms new key dates for Production Restart Scheme
10th March: Weekly COVID update for indies
9th March: Catch-up: the implications of remote working on your business
9th March: Pact Equity Cinema Films Agreement 2021
8th March: Updated CJRS Q&A for indies
3rd March: Chancellor announces extension to Film and TV Production Restart Scheme
3rd March: Updated broadcaster guidance on protecting participants in TV and radio programmes published
3rd March: Weekly COVID update for indies
3rd March: Last chance to register: the business implications of remote working
24th February: Prime Minister sets out roadmap for easing of current COVID restrictions
17th February: Weekly COVID update for indies
12th February: Updated UK Screen Alliance COVID safety guidance
11th February: Pact member Webinar Briefing catch up
10th February: Weekly COVID update for indies
10th February: National Worker Testing Programme in England open
4th February: Safety on set: a joint statement from Pact & Bectu
3rd February: COVID Testing Services: a note for Pact members
27th January: Update on BBC and COVID costs
27th January: IR35: fees and deductions
25th January: Stunt rehearsals: update
20th January: Updated Broadcaster guidance issued
20th January: Weekly COVID update for indies
20th January: UK Screen Alliance guidance updated
18th January: Film and TV travel exemptions closed
15th January: New rates of pay for lighting technicians working on scripted TV
13th January: Pact & BFI letter for overnight stays, and confirmation of critical worker status
13th January: Weekly COVID update for indies
13th January: BBC and COVID costs
11th January: Post-Production guidance updated
6th January: DCMS clarification on production-related queries
6th January: Brexit update for indies
6th January: Ofcom introduces new measures to protect participants in TV
6th January: Updated versions of BFC and Broadcaster Guidance available
5th January: COVID-19 Update for Indies
2020
21st December: Production Restart Scheme extended
16th December: Production Restart Scheme FAQs published
16th December: Brexit: reminder for indies
16th December: COVID-19 update for indies
15th December: Lighting technicians’ rates for TV Drama – important update
10th December: TV Production Guidance updated and new TV quarantine exemption introduced
9th December: COVID-19 Update for Indies
7th December: Quarantine exemption update and new guidelines
4th December: Pact and BBC agree new terms of trade deal for children's programming
2nd December: COVID-19 update for Indies
2nd December: Immigration update
2nd December: Government resources to help ensure your business is ready for Brexit
30th November: Updated CJRS furloughing Q&A for Pact members
25th November: Brexit update for UK indies
19th November: Important update: BBC COVID costs and 1% premium
18th November: New Furlough Leave Letter Template for indies
18th November: COVID-19 update for indies
16th November: POP have digitised the Pact Bectu TV Drama Deal Memo
11th November: COVID-19: regulations, furlough and Restart Scheme update for indies
4th November: COVID restrictions: further update for indies
2nd November: DUK launches advice for factual directors
28th October: UK Government and devolved nations COVID guidance update for indies
21st October: Broadcasters’ TV Production Guidance updated
16th October: Government officially launches Film & TV Production Restart Scheme - revised deadline date - February 2021
15th October: New COVID guidance note: Pact Equity TV Agreement
5th October: Crew/Covid update for Pact members
2nd October: Applications for Production Restart Scheme open
29th September: Chancellor announces new Job Support Scheme and Pay as you Grow as part of Winter Economy Plan
23rd September: Government COVID-related restrictions update
23rd September: Extending our financial support to indies
17th September: Government issues further guidance on Film and TV Production Restart Scheme
7th September: New HMRC guidance on the employment status of actors and other performers
2nd September: Government’s Kickstart Scheme for employers in England, Scotland and Wales now open
1st September: CJRS update: employers must now contribute to furlough leave wages
1st September: Could you bring your experience and expertise to a Pact working group?
26th August: Updated Post & VFX Covid-19 guidance: managed client attendance in edit sessions allowed
26th August: Update on post-Brexit immigration and the Border Operating Model
19th August: Government Production Restart Scheme: still awaiting details
19th August: Live, socially distanced studio audiences now permitted in England
18th August: Pact and Channel 5 agree revised COVID-19 Force Majeure clause
18th August: International travel and quarantine exemptions update
18th August: Views wanted for 2025 UK Border Strategy Consultation
11th August: Pact and Equity agree pre-filming self-isolation fee for cast
5th August: Channel 5 suspension provisions
4th August: More details published about Government's Job Retention Bonus
29th July: Managing mental health and wellbeing as an indie boss
29th July: Pact welcomes Government funding to restart production
22nd July: Brexit and ATA Carnets
22nd July: Film and TV quarantine exemption now applies to entire UK / qualification reminder
21st July: Update to UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy
15th July: Update: The UK’s Future Points-Based Immigration System
14th July: Close Contact Cohorts and increased screening for COVID-19 - protocol for TV production
10th July: Scotland and Wales COVID-19 updates: rules for travellers arriving from abroad
10th July: BFC issues guidance on film and TV quarantine exemption
8th July: Government’s Plan for Jobs: funds available to employers
8th July: Updated versions of COVID-19 contact templates
8th July: Wales update: indies meet criteria as 'workers in a critical sector' for overnight stays
6th July: Selected TV and film productions to be exempt from quarantine
1st July: Update: the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU withdrawal) Bill 2020
1st July: DUK commercial fee in budgets and Covid-19 costs
30th June: Now available: free return to set safety training from ScreenSkills
24th June: COVID-19: UK guidance update
19th June: Covid updated versions of Pact contract templates
17th June: DCMS advise that indies meet criteria as “workers in a critical sector” for overnight stays
17th June: Pact/FAA negotiations update
15th June: Update regarding unpaid contributors and contestants
10th June: 2 metre distancing and production
5th June: Production Restart Bible for Pact members
1st June: New HETV/film production and post-production guidance documents published
1st June: Latest updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
27th May: Channel 4 repeat fees
26th May: COVID-19 recovery strategies and briefings for the Nations
26th May: COVID-19: UK border control changes
20th May: Pact and Equity agree additional option under T45 Force Majeure clause
20th May: Government guidance on working safely during COVID-19
18th May: Pact and UK Broadcasters introduce new industry-wide guidance for producing TV safely
13th May: Piracy guidance for producers
6th May: Pact DUK Collective Agreement includes new exemptions for N&Rs indies
6th May: BBC and Pact agree historic new terms of trade deal
6th May: Pact/BBC terms for iPlayer: deal memo
6th May: BBC, Channel 5 and ITV amending commissioning agreements
1st May: New furlough leave letters and holiday pay provision
29th April: DUK levy calculations - exempted productions
28th April: Are you waiting on outstanding payments from broadcasters?
28th April: Pact member input wanted: DCMS Committee call for views on the impact of COVID-19
23rd April: HMRC publishes revisions to Behind the Camera Workers Guidance
20th April: How to claim for your Tax Credit efficiently
15th April: Pact/Equity TV Agreement: suspending artists and force majeure update
7th April: Update on Business Interruption Loan Scheme for SMEs
7th April: Pact/Equity TV Agreement: suspending artists and force majeure update
1st April: Reminder: increase to UK National Living and Minimum Wage rates
30th March: Pact/FAA negotiations - update
23rd March: ICO guidance on data protection during COVID-19 pandemic
18th March: IR35: Government delays implementation until April 2021