We are urging Pact members to complete a short survey on AI licensing and copyright in the creative industries, which is being carried out by Alma Economics on behalf of the Government.
A new, enhanced and improved iteration of the Diamond diversity monitoring system used across the TV industry for measuring representation on and off screen will be active from July.
This is the first time that set rates have been agreed for construction crew apprentices and trainees and applies to a range of departments working under the Pact Bectu Agreement for Major Motion Pictures.
The year is off to a busy start for our Policy team with BBC Charter Review, The Bigger Picture project and Ofcom’s Review of Broadcasting Regulation being key areas of focus for the months ahead.
Pact members are encouraged to help shape an important Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) study on the cost of TV production activity around the UK.
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.
