News & Updates

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08 Jul 2025

Indie Next Steps Initiative in Scotland Underway

We've launched the second iteration of our Next Steps Initiative in Scotland, providing seven participants from underrepresented backgrounds with placements at Pact member companies and industry-standard training.

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08 Jul 2025

CMS Committee Launches Children's Content Inquiry

We welcome this new inquiry into children's TV and video content and will be submitting a substantial response on behalf of the independent production sector.

08 Jul 2025

Pact Members Celebrate at Broadcast Digital Awards 2025

Eleven Pact members had their work recognised at the ceremony, which celebrates the most creative and innovative digital content from across the UK.

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24 Jun 2025

Creative Industries Sector Plan for Growth Unveiled

The Government has published its Industrial Strategy including a new Creative Industries Sector Plan to ensure long-term economic growth across the UK. Find out what it means for the screen industries.

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24 Jun 2025

Ofcom Consulting on its Guidance for Channel 4’s Commissioning Policy

We are calling for full independent commissioning to be in place and any Channel 4 in-house production to be set up as an arm’s length commercial subsidiary to ensure fair competition for commissions.

16 Jun 2025

Pact CEO, John McVay OBE Stepping Back Later This Year

After nearly 25 fantastic years at the helm of Pact, John will be stepping back later this year and plans have been put in place to implement an exit strategy.

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18 Jun 2025

Use Our Support Line for Free HR Advice

Earlier this year we launched a free HR Advisory Support Line exclusively for Pact members.

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17 Jun 2025

Future North East Draws to a Close

This month marks the end of the beginning for our Future North East cohort as our two year programme draws to its conclusion.

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17 Jun 2025

Nations & Regions Update

His trusted cabin trolley may have reached its final destination, but that hasn’t slowed down our Head of Nations & Regions, Chris Curley. Read his latest update about the work Pact is doing to support members across the UK.

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MADE in the Nations and Regions: Call for Contributions

Indie Next Steps Initiative in Scotland Underway

CMS Committee Launches Children's Content Inquiry

Pact Members Celebrate at Broadcast Digital Awards 2025

Creative Industries Sector Plan for Growth Unveiled

Ofcom Consulting on its Guidance for Channel 4’s Commissioning Policy

Pact CEO, John McVay OBE Stepping Back Later This Year

Use Our Support Line for Free HR Advice

Future North East Draws to a Close

Nations & Regions Update

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