21 December 2020

Following a concerted campaign by Equity members over the last two months, the Government has extended insurance coverage for up to two cast members aged 70 and over as part of the Film and TV Production Restart Scheme

20 December 2020

Paul W Fleming issues a statement on the new Tier 4 restrictions in parts of England and Wales and the tightening of planned relaxations of rules over Christmas

18 December 2020

The MU, Equity and BECTU are calling on the government to exempt theatre productions from the Tier 3 regulations

17 December 2020

With up to 2 in every 5 cultural jobs at risk, the unions propose a £42 million regional fund to ease pressure on workers

17 December 2020

Equity has published a list of 10 equality essentials for any new work after lockdown – the bedrock of a post-COVID world

16 December 2020

A Basic Income Guarantee would would help to provide creative workers with the financial stability to remain in the sector during the pandemic

14 December 2020

General Secretary Paul Fleming says: "This is only happening as a result of the government’s incoherent economic and public health plan which closes theatres while other sectors remain open."

04 December 2020

The code sets out terms and conditions for performers, staff and management, provides a dignity at work policy, and allows time and access for performers to engage with the union

03 December 2020

Two new schemes announced yesterday will support those members unable to access the SEISS

01 December 2020

Equity has elected its Race Equality Committee for 2020-2023