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Budget 2026 – our response
Following the 2026 Budget, presented in the House of Commons today (28 October 2026) by Chancellor John Healey MP, WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s pledge … The post Budget 2026 – our response appeared first on The Writers' Guild of Great…
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Whistleblowing portal for UK creative workers goes live
WGGB welcomes the launch last week of an independent online portal from the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA), which marks a significant milestone for everyone working in the UK’s … The post Whistleblowing portal for UK creative workers goes live…
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BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra news – our response
WGGB is very concerned to hear of yet more planned cuts to the BBC as today’s announcement has confirmed speculation that BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra … The post BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra news – our response appeared first on The Writers' Guild…
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2% rise in minimum fees for ITV writers
The WGGB negotiating team has secured a 2% uplift on minimum fees for screenwriters working under our collective agreement with ITV. The new rates are effective from 19 October 2026. … The post 2% rise in minimum fees for ITV writers appeared first on The Writers' Guild of Great…
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The Archers must stay in the Midlands, says WGGB
Following the BBC announcement this week that the broadcaster has shelved its plans to build a new bespoke studio for The Archers in Birmingham, WGGB issued the following statement: The … The post The Archers must stay in the Midlands, says WGGB appeared first on The Writers'…
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Obituary: David James (1946-2026)
We were extremely sad to learn of the death of David James at the age of 80. David was a long term and loyal member of the WGGB, a committed … The post Obituary: David James (1946-2026) appeared first on The Writers' Guild of Great Britain .
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Fee rise for UK Theatre playwrights
Playwrights working under WGGB’s collective agreement with UK Theatre will see an uplift of 3.5% to their minimum fees, thanks to the work of WGGB negotiators. The uplift is backdated to … The post Fee rise for UK Theatre playwrights appeared first on The Writers' Guild of Great…
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‘We have to continue to push back – to say no’
That was the rallying call from WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers to members at the union’s 2026 AGM, which took place online this week (24 September). Peers started out by … The post ‘We have to continue to push back – to say no’ appeared first on The Writers' Guild of Great…