Please Note: The Pact office will be closed from 5:00pm on Friday 19th December until 9:00am on Monday 5th January. During that time, Pact staff will not be responding to emails. If you need to contact Pact with an urgent enquiry regarding a production registration, website access or membership during this period, please email [email protected]. We would like to wish all Pact members and our industry partners a very happy festive break and all the best for the New Year.
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.
Whilst our negotiations with Equity are on-going, we have agreed to extend the current rates under the Pact Equity Cinema Films Agreement until Sunday 5th April 2026.
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.
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.
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.
From January, Pact members will be able to benefit from free sustainable business and production support, provided by film and TV sustainability specialists, Picture Zero.
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.
Meet the 11 ambitious Welsh independent production companies who have been selected to take part in our two-year development programme with Creative Wales.
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.
Independent Review of Creative Scotland Report includes recommendations to change Screen Scotland funding processes and allow it to act more independently.
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.
Budget contains a number of measures impacting UK businesses and announcement was also made regarding administrative amendments to the Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) legislation.
The latest edition of the Pact UK TV Exports Report shows that exports of British-owned TV programmes have returned to growth after several unsettling years in global markets, despite ongoing challenges.
Earlier this year, HMRC introduced important changes to Certified Reliefs for the creative industries, aimed at streamlining claims and enhancing transparency. Here’s a reminder of the key things you need to be aware of and details of additional resources and information to help you claim.
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.
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).
