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Equal pay | BBC reaches settlement with female presenters over pay discrimination claims

BBC reaches settlement with female presenters over pay discrimination claims

Four female news presenters who accused the BBC of having a “rigged” employment selection process have agreed a settlement with the broadcaster.

Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh had all been suing the organisation with accusations of age and sex discrimination for the unfair appointment of chief presenter roles and unequal pay claims.

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