Equalities watchdog will probe BBC over pay claim

THE equalities watchdog is to investigate the BBC over Carrie Gracie’s claims of unlawful pay discrimination against women.

In her resignation, China editor Miss Gracie claimed the Corporation was ‘breaking equality law’ and had made a ‘botched’ attempt to address the gender pay gap.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission last night issued a stern warning to the broadcaster over its treatment of women, demanding to see information on its pay policy and the facts of Miss Gracie’s case.

A spokesman for the watchdog added: ‘We will consider whether further action is required based on this information.’

And the commission also warned that the duty to report on gender pay gaps – brought in last April – was likely to expose more instances of unequal pay.