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Philippa Childs retweeted
Striking that the Culture Secretary said women in the media industry have approached her to relay allegations of abuse ... listen here
“Time is up”
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says she believes the kind of sexual abuse in the media industry committed by figures like Russell Brand is still happening today and that the sector needs to take the issue “more seriously”
#BBCLauraK
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Philippa Childs retweeted
I’ve written about the Russell Brand verdict
marinahyde.com/p/russell-bra…
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Playwright James Graham has urged Labour to ‘accelerate its pace’ and fulfil its manifesto promise to embed the arts into the school curriculum 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/james-gr…
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UK's Bectu Union Unveils New Chief deadline.com/2026/10/bectu-u…
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On this day 15 years ago, 69 young labour activists were murdered in a far-right terrorist attack on Utøya island, Norway. Their memory carries a responsibility: to fight against the far right today.
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Grim media news: Channel 4 will cut more than a quarter of its workforce before the end of the year. The 340 redundancies are the biggest round of layoffs in Channel 4's history. deadline.com/2026/09/channel…
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Recent show cancellations are just the latest troubles for Burlesque the musical. The Stage takes a deep dive into the show’s story so far 👇 thestage.co.uk/features/what…
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Government appoints first two freelance champions broadcastnow.co.uk/freelance…
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BBC Presenter Amol Rajan Says Broadcaster Is "Screwed" Unless Funding "Emergency" Is Fixed deadline.com/2026/08/bbc-amo…
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Production could spiral downwards if PSBs are not protected broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast…
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Media and entertainment union Bectu has warned that proposals to change the way self-employed workers pay tax risk “creating financial hardship for creative freelancers” if “significant safeguards” are not introduced. artsprofessional.co.uk/news/…
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Cast and crew working on Burlesque the Musical, which has postponed two runs of performances two days before the tour was set to open, are being supported through "financial difficulty" by trade unions 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/burlesqu…
Philippa Childs retweeted
"It’s now worth £64 billion a year to the London economy. Four out of five tourists come for culture, one in five jobs is a creative one." - @justinesimons1
Culture makes London magic💫
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The first female head of trade union BECTU, Philippa Childs, is to step down after nine years. 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/head-of-…
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The BBC has released a brand new advert for 2026 - 'What has the BBC ever done for me?'
Featuring the likes of the EastEnders cast, Daleks, presenters, radio DJs and A-list stars from film, TV and music - it's quite something.
Full list of those taking part: radiotimes.com/tv/current-af…
Philippa Childs retweeted
An outstanding person, campaigner, and champion of workers. I shall miss @philippachilds enormously, as will the industries she has done so much for.
Bectu Union Boss Philippa Childs Stepping Down After Nearly 10 Years deadline.com/2026/07/bectu-u…
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.@philippachilds has been an absolute champion and trailblazer for workers in the UK creative industries as leader of @bectu She’ll be a very hard act to follow. Committed to her members and her union, principled, a real grafter and a lovely person to work alongside.
Bectu Union Boss Philippa Childs Stepping Down After Nearly 10 Years deadline.com/2026/07/bectu-u…
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Bectu Union Boss Philippa Childs Stepping Down After Nearly 10 Years deadline.com/2026/07/bectu-u…
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One man dragged England back from the brink. One man rescued Thomas Tuchel’s job. One man stopped England fans from going home, empty of heart and pocket. That man was Harry Kane. England are still in this World Cup because of one man. Astonishing footballer. #ENG