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.
Risky business? Not the creative industries says Demos
12 October 2011
The popular belief that starting a business in the creative industries is a riskier undertaking than in the rest of the economy is a myth according to the think tank Demos.
Equity celebrates release of Zarganar
12 October 2011
Zarganar, a comedian and honorary life member of Equity, was one of the first political prisoners to be released from detention in Burma.
Is it safe to be 'Out'?
3 October 2011
Equity’s is conducting a survey to find out whether the entertainment industry is a supportive environment in which to be ‘Out’
Young Equity member addresses TUC
1 October 2011
Laura Bailey from Equity's Young Members Committee shared her experiences of union involvement
Join Glasgow march against cuts and poverty
27 September 2011
The Scottish TUC, in partnership with anti-poverty and campaign groups is holding the People First march and rally on 1st October 2011
Equity and fashion industry promotes models welfare at London Fashion Week
16 September 2011
Under the banner of London Promotes, Equity and the British Fashion Council have come together to ensure all models working at London Fashion Week this month are aware of the work being undertaken on their behalf and the commitment to their well being.
Turkey performers form union
15 August 2011
Artists band together despite difficult labour laws, meanwhile attacks continue on Freedon Theatre of Jenin
Appeals Committee Ruling on the complaint submitted by a member under Rule 29.1
2 August 2011
Appeals Committee Ruling on the complaint submitted by a member under Rule 29.1
Equity committee election results now declared
20 July 2011
The results of the 2011 round of elections to Equity committees are now declared.
Equity members to lobby BBC to reverse short story cuts
19 July 2011
Equity is encouraging members to campaign against a cut in the number of short stories broadcast by Radio 4.
