BBC workers accept pay deal

Production workers and journalists at the BBC have accepted a “landmark” deal over pay, terms and conditions.

Members of the Bectu union and the National Union of Journalists overwhelmingly backed the agreement in ballots.

The agreement includes a three-year pay deal, a new minimum salary of £20,000, increased sick pay and simplification of contractual arrangements.

Bectu assistant national secretary Noel Mcclean welcomed the landmark deal.