The latest edition of our annual Census shows that UK TV Production Sector revenues fell by nearly £400 million in 2023, but remain above pre-pandemic levels.
With party conference season about to get underway, our Director of Policy, Emily Oyama rounds up the key policy issues that are likely to remain at the top of her team’s inbox over the coming months...
We are disappointed that Ofcom has decided against increasing Channel 4’s Made outside England (MoE) quota to 16%, and are urging it to bring forward the 2030 implementation date of the 12% quota it has proposed.
Pact Head of Nations & Regions, Chris Curley shares his latest update for Pact members across the UK, with news from our Future North East scheme, discussions with England's Metro Mayors and disappointment at Ofcom's Nations Quotas proposal.
Nine broadcasters have signed an open letter stating their aim that by the 2025 edition of the Edinburgh TV Festival they will only be working with production spaces that have completed a TV Access Project (TAP) self-audit.
Members are reminded that the determining factor when engaging Stunt Co-Ordinators and Stunt Performers should be purely based upon the individual’s ability, competency and track record within the industry.
The latest edition of Ofcom’s annual Media Nations report also shows revenue decline for commercial broadcasters and a drop in PSB spend on first-run originations in 2023.
Watch the recording of our recent webinar with employment law expert Ben Power, in which he discusses how Labour's proposed changes to employment law could affect your business and productions, and what you should be doing to get ready...
Once the E-Commerce Joint Initiative at the World Trade Organization is implemented, customs duties on digital content will be permanently banned and some bureaucratic processes will be digitised...
The BBC's Commissioning Supply Report for 2023/24 shows that 77% of eligible TV hours were contested, up from 63% in 2022/23. However, the corporation's overall content spend is down and it commissioned fewer suppliers.
We are disappointed with Ofcom’s proposal to increase Channel 4’s Nations quota by only three per cent, with Pact CEO John McVay calling it 'a missed opportunity at a time when producers are struggling across the board'.
The fund will primarily target support to production companies in the region who are working with creative talent and developing original IP content...
Last week's General Election saw Labour win with a sizable majority of over 170 seats. With the new Government, led by Sir Keir Starmer, quickly finding its feet, our policy team outlines what we know so far about its agenda for the film and TV industry...
The Pact AI Working Group met earlier this month to hear from experts and discuss next steps regarding Artificial Intelligence in the UK production sector. Our Director of Policy, Emily Oyama rounds up the key talking points...
