Archive
NI status change for entertainers?
15 May 2013
HMRC is consulting on changes to National Insurance for Entertainers: find out more here
Voting opens in the 2013 Equity elections
3 June 2013
Ballot papers for the 2013 Equity committee elections were posted to members on Wednesday 5 June.
Women in the media event
23 March 2012
New film shows how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power
Provisional agenda for 2012 ARC now available
22 March 2012
Annual Representative Conference 2012 - provisional agenda now available
Home Office apologises for passport scandal
15 March 2012
The Home Office has apologised for staff member who ruled acting was "not a proper job"
Equity denounces far right appointment
13 March 2012
New theatre in Budapest to be run by supporter of anti-semitic political party - UPDATE
High Court upholds anti-piracy Act
6 March 2012
The High Court has upheld the Digital Economy Act which aims to combat piracy and protect workers in the creative industries
Northern Ireland ministers praise Oscar success of The Shore
28 February 2012
Northern Ireland ministers Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have congratulated everyone involved in making Oscar winning film The Shore
Welsh Deputy Minister to launch Creative Industries fair first for Newport
26 February 2012
Following the resounding success of its first Creative Industries Fair held in Caernarfon in 2010, CULT Cymru is set for its next high profile event - this time at the dynamic University of Wales, Newport City Campus next to the Riverfront Arts Centre in Newport.
Referendum complaints dismissed by Certification Officer
24 February 2012
Complaints aimed at overturning last year's referendum about members who harass others in race, gender, sexuality etc have been dismissed.
Low pay no pay — a fresh approach for the union
23 February 2012
An Equity working party has drafted a 19 point plan to addres the growth of low pay/no pay work.
BBC admits a problem with portrayal
23 February 2012
Director General Mark Thompson acknowledges concern about the visibility of older women
