All Freelancers articles – Page 35
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NewsMPs to grill BBC execs on George Entwistle’s payoff
The BBC is set to be grilled by MPs over George Entwistle’s £450,000 payout and its engagement of freelancers through personal service companies.
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NewsWFTV: sexism in TV has not gone away
Women in Film and Television has called for more research into sexual discrimination and harassment in TV after a snapshot survey found that nearly 90% of women believe the issue remains a problem.
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NewsAgents and freelancers hit back over BBC employment tests
Talent agents and freelancers have criticised the BBC’s plans to introduce employment tests for temporary staff.
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FeaturesHow to grow your network
Natasha Maw of the BBC Academy asks five of the UK’s most prolific media networkers how they make friends and influence people
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CommentA taxing issue for the BBC
Jake Kanter examines the consequences of the BBC’s employment test for freelancers.
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FeaturesDrama comes into its own
In the last of our roundtables from MediaCityUK, six industry figures debate the health and future of drama, the role of talent and the importance of regionality. Robin Parker chairs.
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NewsHMRC strikes deals as CLAC crisis nears end
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has begun cutting deals with the thousands of TV freelancers caught up in the Christopher Lunn & Company (CLAC) tax crisis.
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NewsBBC to clamp down on freelancer status
Thousands of BBC freelancers including on-screen talent could be forced to take staff contracts after the corporation launched an ‘employment test’ as part of its campaign to tighten up its tax arrangements.
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NewsBBC freelancers and stars face 'employment test'
Thousands of BBC freelancers and stars face an “employment test” as part of a campaign by the broadcaster to tighten up its tax arrangements.
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NewsFast Train heads north to MediaCityUK
BBC Academy, Creative Skillset and ITV will take part in the first Fast Train North event in November being held at MediaCityUK.
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CommentStill wild about natural history after 30 years
This year’s Wildscreen Festival is the most open ever, says Richard Edwards
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NewsMPs slam BBC 'off-payroll' tax arrangements
A group of MPs has criticised the BBC for allowing high-profile presenters and other freelancers to be paid through personal service companies - a move that could reduce tax bills.
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NewsThe Crewing Company adds freelancers
The Crewing Company has added three more craft people to its freelance roster.
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CommentDiary of an AP: From Alaska to Kenya
AP Ollie Scarth on an unemployed freelancer’s quest for work
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NewsThe Foundry merges with Luxology
VFX software developers The Foundry and Luxology have joined forces.
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NewsHMRC refreshes tax rules for freelancers
HM Revenue & Customs has shaken up its TV tax guidelines, potentially giving freelancers the freedom to work longer on productions in a self-employed capacity.
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CommentMediaCityUK engenders a spirit of collective purpose
The desire to join forces in the North can only be good.
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The Broadcast InterviewPeter Salmon: putting northern soul into the BBC
The BBC North director talks to Lisa Campbell about how the move to MediaCityUK is revolutionising the way the corporation works.
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CommentMediaCityUK holds promise but must deliver the goods
Bectu is championing the interests of new and existing Salford staff, says Sharon Elliott
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NewsBectu fights for freelancer rights on top ITV soaps
Bectu is pushing for collective recognition for freelancers working on ITV soaps Emmerdale and Coronation Street.