Trade unionist, Mum, Feminist and Spurs fan.
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UK's Bectu Union Unveils New Chief deadline.com/2026/10/bectu-u…
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On this day 15 years ago, 69 young labour activists were murdered in a far-right terrorist attack on Utøya island, Norway. Their memory carries a responsibility: to fight against the far right today.
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Grim media news: Channel 4 will cut more than a quarter of its workforce before the end of the year. The 340 redundancies are the biggest round of layoffs in Channel 4's history. deadline.com/2026/09/channel…
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Recent show cancellations are just the latest troubles for Burlesque the musical. The Stage takes a deep dive into the show’s story so far 👇 thestage.co.uk/features/what…
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Government appoints first two freelance champions broadcastnow.co.uk/freelance…
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BBC Presenter Amol Rajan Says Broadcaster Is "Screwed" Unless Funding "Emergency" Is Fixed deadline.com/2026/08/bbc-amo…
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Production could spiral downwards if PSBs are not protected broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast…
Truly devastating news, such a unique and beautiful soul
Dolly Parton: The country legend who sang from the heart bbc.in/4zEM5ED
The most horrendous story of a young woman who was failed by flawed process and a lack of access to advice and support that should have been her right. This is shameful.
Breaking news: the Treasury “materially contributed” to the death of a young personal assistant, the coroner said this morning
theguardian.com/politics/202…
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Media and entertainment union Bectu has warned that proposals to change the way self-employed workers pay tax risk “creating financial hardship for creative freelancers” if “significant safeguards” are not introduced. artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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Cast and crew working on Burlesque the Musical, which has postponed two runs of performances two days before the tour was set to open, are being supported through "financial difficulty" by trade unions 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/burlesqu…
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"It’s now worth £64 billion a year to the London economy. Four out of five tourists come for culture, one in five jobs is a creative one." - @justinesimons1
Culture makes London magic💫
artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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The first female head of trade union BECTU, Philippa Childs, is to step down after nine years. 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/head-of-…
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The BBC has released a brand new advert for 2026 - 'What has the BBC ever done for me?'
Featuring the likes of the EastEnders cast, Daleks, presenters, radio DJs and A-list stars from film, TV and music - it's quite something.
Full list of those taking part: radiotimes.com/tv/current-af…
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An outstanding person, campaigner, and champion of workers. I shall miss @philippachilds enormously, as will the industries she has done so much for.
Bectu Union Boss Philippa Childs Stepping Down After Nearly 10 Years deadline.com/2026/07/bectu-u…
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.@philippachilds has been an absolute champion and trailblazer for workers in the UK creative industries as leader of @bectu She’ll be a very hard act to follow. Committed to her members and her union, principled, a real grafter and a lovely person to work alongside.
Bectu Union Boss Philippa Childs Stepping Down After Nearly 10 Years deadline.com/2026/07/bectu-u…
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Bectu Union Boss Philippa Childs Stepping Down After Nearly 10 Years deadline.com/2026/07/bectu-u…
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One man dragged England back from the brink. One man rescued Thomas Tuchel’s job. One man stopped England fans from going home, empty of heart and pocket. That man was Harry Kane. England are still in this World Cup because of one man. Astonishing footballer. #ENG