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31 Mar 2026

Warning on HMRC Imitation Scam

Fraudsters are targeting producers with sophisticated scams. We encourage members to review any communications claiming to be from HMRC very carefully.

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30 Mar 2026

MU Agreement Rates: Grace Period Extended

There has been a further extension as we try to finalise our agreement, with the grace period on rates now running until Friday 17th April.

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30 Mar 2026

Strengthening Duty of Care and Creative Accuracy

In this guest post for Pact members, the Chair of the British Psychological Society Media Ethics Advisory Group, Professor John Oates shares details of the Society's Directory - established to support productions - and calls for Pact members' feedback to help improve the resource.

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26 Mar 2026

Pact Equity Cinema Films Agreement Updated Rates

Increased rates apply to all productions from Monday 6th April and the updated rate card and digest can be downloaded from the Resource Hub.

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25 Mar 2026

New Online Sustainability Resources Now Available

Pact members can now access new sustainability resources in the Resource Hub to help embed sustainable practices into your businesses and productions.

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24 Mar 2026

Could You Host a Set Visit for MPs and Ministers?

We will be engaging with ministers, MPs and other Government officials over the coming months and need your help.

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18 Mar 2026

Government Publishes AI and Copyright Update

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.

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17 Mar 2026

Respond to AI Licensing Survey

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.

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10 Mar 2026

Best Practice Advice for Director Welfare on Productions

Read advice for producers about director welfare on productions, part of a Directors and Producers Forum collaboration.

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02 Mar 2026

Update to Pact Bectu FAA Rate Card Following TfL Increases

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.