BBC branded 'disgrace' after pay and contracts investigation

The BBC has been dubbed a ‘disgrace’ for allegedly forcing staff to take on work without sick pay, maternity leave, pensions or other benefits.

MPs slammed the broadcaster for putting workers on “life-changing contracts” and also for paying female staff less than male counterparts.

The MPs comments come in an investigation from the digital, culture, media and sport committee who looked into pay at the institution.

The committee’s report found that salaries at the BBC were decided upon by individual managers who had devolved powers to make their own pay decisions.