Philippa Childs

@GuyLambertUK Thank you 🙏 for your kind words x

An outstanding person, campaigner, and champion of workers. I shall miss @philippachilds enormously, as will the industries she has done so much for.

.@philippachilds has been an absolute champion and trailblazer for workers in the UK creative industries as leader of @bectu She’ll be a very hard act to follow. Committed to her members and her union, principled, a real grafter and a lovely person to work alongside.

@JoStevensLabour @bectu Thank you Jo x

Bectu Union Boss Philippa Childs Stepping Down After Nearly 10 Years deadline.com/2026/07/bectu-…

One man dragged England back from the brink. One man rescued Thomas Tuchel’s job. One man stopped England fans from going home, empty of heart and pocket. That man was Harry Kane. England are still in this World Cup because of one man. Astonishing footballer. #ENG

@iamhamesh Yeah right 🤣

somehow the worst striker in the world scores two goals.

Arts Council England's (@ace_national) new funding strategy has been met with a generally positive response from industry bodies, which have particularly praised its commitment to supporting freelancers. 👇 #Echobox=1780057697" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/arts-coun…

Absolutely spot on and so important as we determine the future of the BBC

Well that was really disturbing to watch, women put in a really vulnerable situation for ‘entertainment’

We stand with our affiliates in the UK and France as they choose #Cannes2026 to protest against dangerously long hours in the film industry.

Why am I not surprised by the lack of integrity, sense of entitlement and overblown egos of mediocre men 🌹

'Westminster needs to think about representing the people who put them there in the first place.' Prospect Union's Mike Clancy says that leadership change impacts cabinet members, not just the prime minister, meaning the pace of govt stops.

While customer habits are changing in terms of booking, theatres need to remember what else box office staff bring to a building and find ways to retain that, writes Lyn Gardner 👇 #Echobox=1778512290" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/opinion/theatr…

@LordJohnMann COYS!

Statement by @LordJohnMann Following the tumultuous events of the last 24 hours, I will be attending an event in North London tonight to express my views, having consulted members. It is a time for stability . Daniel Farke must serve out his full term.

Solidarity with @bectu and @NUJofficial members on strike today at STV today having been told there will be a pay freeze in 2026. STV staff to strike on election results day - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Bectu, the UK’s trade union for the media and entertainment industry, has written to the government urging it to reject Paramount’s proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. tvbeurope.com/business/bectu…

Senior figures in the entertainment and insurance industries have called on the government to address the “difficult yet urgent” issue of workplace injuries in film, theatre and television. Read more 👉thestage.co.uk/news/open-lett…

Bosses Of British Broadcasting Union, Agents Body & Mark Milsome Foundation Urge Government Support For Preventing On-Set Injury: "We Call Upon Our Industry To Meet This ... deadline.com/2026/05/injury…

With British talent notching up 41 nominations at the Tonys, it shows the sector's worth not only to the wider sector, but also to government, writes editor Matthew Hemley 👇 #Echobox=1777997410" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/opinion/britis…