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Union demands Lidl scrap Scottish self-checkout voice contest and hire paid artist

A UNION has hit out at Lidl for running a competition for a self-checkout voice in Scottish stores rather than hiring a “trained voice over…

The National (Scotland)

Actors' union hits back at BBC Scotland in River City 'mistruths' row

A UNION has hit back at BBC Scotland’s claims that its bosses told “mistruths” about the cancellation of River City claiming the corporation…

The National (Scotland)

BBC bosses accused of ‘throwing people out to the wolves’ by axing River City

Equity president and actress Lynda Rooke addressed MSPs alongside one of the soap’s stars on Thursday.

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Equity responds to Trump’s film tariff and says it is ‘industrial action ready’

Earlier in the month the US president said he had authorised a 100% tariff on films ‘produced in foreign lands’.

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‘Simply unworkable’: British film industry leaders aghast at Trump’s movie tariffs

US president’s call for 100% tariffs on films ‘produced in foreign lands’ comes under fire, with actor Brian Cox saying Trump doesn’t understand how films are made

The Guardian - UK

Leader of performing arts union Equity re-elected for second term

Paul W Fleming won 81% of the vote compared with 19% for the other candidate Riky Ash.

Evening Standard

‘It’s soul-destroying’: actors’ fury over the rise of self-tape auditions

Equity union says filming audition scenes at home amounts to unpaid labour and reinforces elitism

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Petition to save BBC’s River City soap attracts support of more than 10,000

The union Equity is urging BBC Scotland bosses to reverse the decision to scrap the long-running show next year.

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary joins campaign against BBC decision to axe River City

A CAMPAIGN to save the BBC Scotland show River City has been backed by multiple MSPs from across political parties, including Culture Secretary…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish soap River City to finish in 2026 after more than 20 years

The show set in the fictional Glasgow district of Shieldinch has been broadcast by BBC Scotland since 2002.

Evening Standard

'Disaster for Scottish television': Calls to save River City from BBC axe grow

INDUSTRY leaders and trade unions are calling for River City to be saved after it was announced the flagship Scottish show would be axed by the BBC…

The National (Scotland)

‘One slip and I’d be lost in the flood’: shocking report reveals dangers of jobs in the arts

From dancers breaking bones to camera crews forced to take terrible risks, stage and screen jobs can be hugely hazardous, says a scathing new report. We meet workers who feel ‘disposable’ – and the groups pushing for change

The Guardian - UK

Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club: LGBTQ+ icon launches 'Fighting Fund' to ensure survival

The fund comes as the club continues its ongoing battle to avoid eviction

Evening Standard

Bradford City of Culture signs pay and conditions agreement with unions

The Memorandum of Understanding will guarantee that professional creative workers are engaged on terms in line with collectively-bargained agreements.

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Equity urges Bristol city council to drop cuts to arts and culture budget

Union says plans including museum closures would be a ‘disaster’ but council says it is facing possible bankruptcy

The National (Scotland)

Artists at risk if stalking representations are sensational than educational

TELEVISION phenomenon Baby Reindeer raked in two Golden Globes last week, winning awards for best limited series and best supporting actress for…

The Guardian - UK

Leading British actors call on chancellor to boost green investment in pensions

Oscar winners Mark Rylance and Olivia Colman among those writing to Rachel Reeves about excluding fossil fuels

Evening Standard

Chorus members at Welsh National Opera postpone strike action

Equity said the 30-strong chorus would not strike on November 15 as planned.

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Evening Standard

Chancellor allocates ‘increase in funding’ for BBC World Service in Budget

A BBC statement said the broadcaster ‘welcomed the funding’.

Evening Standard

Battersea Power Station's Turbine Theatre to close as union raises 'serious' concerns

Turbine Theatre says it will close citing a lack of investment

The Guardian - UK

Artistic freedom in our theatres is being lost to fear and self-censorship

The conflict in Gaza and a funding crisis are neutering the traditional home of nuanced debate about difficult issues

The Guardian - UK

Manchester theatre cancels show’s entire run ‘over Gaza and trans rights references’

A Midsummer Night’s Dream was due to run for five weeks at Royal Exchange Theatre

The National (Scotland)

Artists call for more funding outside Holyrood after Creative Scotland U-turn

ARTISTS have staged a protest outside Holyrood over the lack of funding for the arts sector, despite the Scottish Government’s U-turn on…

Evening Standard

Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club: Inside the fight to save historic queer-friendly venue from closure

The queer-friendly cult venue was facing a sudden threat of closure. El Hunt meets the people who fought to save it

The Guardian - UK

Ysanne Churchman obituary

Actor who made a highly publicised exit in 1955 from the role of Grace Archer in the BBC radio soap The Archers

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