Archive
NI status change for entertainers?
15 May 2013
HMRC is consulting on changes to National Insurance for Entertainers: find out more here
Equity responds to the Hargreaves Review
18 May 2011
Equity welcomes the Hargreaves Review's recommendation to omit the US style ‘fair use’ system for copyright
Acting for Others raises £188,995
17 May 2011
Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that theatre goers in the UK raised £188,995 in 2010 for performers in distress.
Equity calls for an arts summit
21 April 2011
Following Arts Council England's funding cuts, Equity delivered a letter to 10 Downing Street calling on David Cameron to convene an arts summit
Judgement on digital economy act announced
20 April 2011
A judicial review has rejected claims that parliament had overstepped its powers with anti-piracy measures
Manifesto for Theatre launched
2 April 2011
The Manifesto for Theatre is part of Equity's long record of opposing government policies which have failed to serve theatre. This document reveals what the future of theatre should look like
British Equity Collecting Society appoints new Chief Executive
2 April 2011
Twelve years after being set up by Equity, it is fitting that BECS and Equity have agreed that the current Assistant General Secretary of Equity, Andy Prodger, should take on a full-time role as Chief Executive of BECS from 1 May 2011.
Equity concerned about threat to BBC local radio
30 March 2011
Equity is approaching the BBC to express its concern about plans to cut local radio, with the majority of programming being delivered by Radio 5 Live
RHI Bankruptcy Case
28 March 2011
On 10 December 2010, RHI Entertainment Inc, (Hallmark) the USA based film and TV production company, petitioned in New York City to reorganise under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
