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BECTU has increased to £5 million the public liability insurance cover (PLI) available to freelance members.

BECTU is challenging an attempt by the BBC to change the way freelance workers present their invoices.

The government has given Creative and Cultural Skills the go-ahead to build a new National Skills Academy for theatre.

The Theatrical Management Association, the employers’ body for regional theatre, has approved a 3.5% increase for 2008/9.

BECTU has launched a campaign to keep production of the popular BBC drama series, Casualty, in Bristol.

The Hair and Make-Up Branch has published its recommended rates for work on the range of broadcast and film output.

Discussions at ITN over the company’s proposals to make £300,000 worth of savings from staff benefits could soon be put into dispute.

Key research by Skillset designed to identify current skills needs is now underway. The deadline for replies is Friday 30 May.

BECTU has welcomed the decision by the Low Pay Commission to announce an increase in the national minimum wage.

The campaign by Border TV staff to save their much-loved local news programme arrives in London today.

BECTU members working in regional theatres have voted to accept a 3.5% increase for 2008/9.

BECTU has today urged Ofcom to listen to all stakeholders affected by the regulator’s second review into public service broadcasting.

Filmscan 2008, the directory for the film and television industry in Ireland, is now available with new and updated professional listings.

Pinewood Studios will host a presentation of short films on Tuesday 29 April.