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Anti-social behaviour from theatre audiences increasing, union warns

Bectu said workers have suffered more extreme incidents following the pandemic, including physical aggression and sexual harassment.

The Independent UK

‘I’ve been spat at’: half of UK theatre staff consider quitting over audience behaviour

Bectu launches safer theatres charter as survey reveals 45% of workers may quit due to shocking levels of antisocial behaviour by drunken theatregoers

The Guardian - UK

BBC chair Richard Sharp faces fresh scrutiny amid Gary Lineker impartiality row

An investigation is being undertaken into Mr Sharp’s appointment after he became embroiled in a cronyism row over helping Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

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BBC apologises for disarray to sport coverage due to Gary Lineker walkouts

Broadcaster admits output will be limited, including much reduced Match of the Day, after presenters’ show of solidarity

The Guardian - UK

Union leaders warned 8500 jobs could be at risk by cuts in arts industry

Eight unions representing actors, musicians, artists, writers, crew and technicians called for a rethink over £7m cuts in the arts agency’s grant…

The National (Scotland)

English National Opera could move to Manchester as arts funding is diverted away from London

The prestigious national institution said it was considering moving its headquarters to the city

Manchester Evening News

BBC World Service Terminates Arabic Radio after 84 Years

BBC has announced that it will close BBC Arabic radio after 84 years among other radios due to cost, inflation and licensing fees. Nearly 400 staff at BBC World Service will lose their jobs as part of a cost-cutting program and move to digital platforms, the broadcaster announced on Thursday,…

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BBC to cut 382 jobs and close two radio stations

The corporation said the plans would “accelerate its digital offering and increase impact with audiences around the globe”

Wales Online

Businesses at risk despite energy relief scheme

DOUBT has been expressed over whether the UK Government’s new Energy Bill Relief Scheme will be enough to ensure businesses will survive this…

The National (Scotland)

Theatre energy crisis highlighted as priority for incoming Culture Secretary

A joint statement from the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre said it hoped to work with Michelle Donelan on issues such as the energy crisis.

The Independent UK

New Culture Secretary urged to rethink Channel 4 sell-off

Campaigners against Channel 4 privatisation called on new Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan to “look again” at the planned sell-off.

Evening Standard

British TV dramas could be disrupted by industrial action

Dispute understood to be more about working conditions and long hours than pay

The Guardian - UK

UK broadcasting union passes motions to defend public service broadcasting

The motions were passed by Bectu at a national conference on Sunday.

The Independent UK

BBC major plans to scrap BBC Four and CBBC with the loss of 1,000 jobs

It comes as the broadcaster looks to rebuild for the "digital age"

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Manchester Evening News

BBC announces big change with BBC Four and CBBC channels to close

One thousand jobs will also be cut

Evening Standard

BBC Four and CBBC TV channels to close as broadcaster wields axe

The corporation needs to save an additional £285 million after the Culture Secretary announced the licence fee will be frozen for the next two years

The Independent UK

BBC Four and CBBC TV channels to close as part of further cuts at broadcaster

The corporation needs to save an additional £285 million after the Culture Secretary announced the licence fee will be frozen for the next two years.

Evening Standard

Cancelled: National Theatre’s Wuthering Heights, Secret Cinema and Joe Lycett hit by Storm Eunice

Theatre workers union Bectu called for film and TV productions to ensure the safety of their staff

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The Independent UK

National Theatre show among those cancelled due to Storm Eunice

Theatre workers union Bectu called for film and TV productions to ensure the safety of their staff.

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