Archive
Nottingham and Cardiff cut funding to Playhouse and Sherman
28 February 2014
Nottingham and Cardiff both cut all funding for theatres
Important advice on changes to National Insurance
24 February 2014
Equity issues guidance for members in advance of NI changes taking effect on 6 April
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
Review of the Year published
14 February 2012
Reflecting on 2011, the Review interviews Caroline Quentin about her role as an Equity Dep and opera star Sir John Tomlinson speaks about his stellar career
Equity at London Fashion Week
13 February 2012
Equity and the British Fashion Council have come together to ensure all models working at London Fashion Week this month are protected by an agreed code of practice.
BBC research backs Equity campaign
2 February 2012
Broadcasters failing to put enough older women on screen
