News & Updates

The BBC has announced new Nations funding and commissioning plans, which include bringing together its Content and Nations teams under a new TV commissioning model.

An update for members on the UK Government’s Employment Rights Bill and expected timeline for its implementation, and a new report published with recommendations to improve working conditions in the creative industries in Scotland.

Read the final round up of our nations and regions activities of 2025 from Director of Nations & Regions, Chris Curley, encompassing promising national and regional developments for the indie sector and a range of industry events.

We are disappointed that Ofcom has made only minimal changes to its guidance following a consultation which Pact submitted a response to on behalf of independent producers.

Overall, our negotiations with Equity have been constructive, but the union is balloting its members on whether they would be prepared to refuse digital scanning on set.

Proposed new deal to be voted on by MU members in January and a grace period for holdover of the existing rates can be applied until Sunday 1st March 2026. 

Independent Review of Creative Scotland Report includes recommendations to change Screen Scotland funding processes and allow it to act more independently.

The Directors UK Blanket Agreement, which governs the conditions of engagement of directors on productions commissioned by UK broadcasters has been updated following months of negotiations between Pact and Directors UK (DUK).

Ofcom has published its final statement confirming updates it is making to production quotas following a consultation it ran earlier in the year, which Pact submitted a response to.