Female newsreaders speak out against BBC over pay discrimination

Discrimination claims

Female newsreaders have taken action against the BBC, alleging discrimination based on age and gender.

Unfair treatment

The presenters claim they were passed over for chief roles in a restructuring process and have not appeared on screen for over a year.

Gender pay gap

The women also highlight a £36,000 annual salary gap with their male colleagues at the BBC.

BBC's response

The BBC denies all allegations and points out that three women over the age of 48 were given chief presenter roles.

Legal proceedings

The newsreaders attended a preliminary hearing at the Central London Employment Tribunal and the case is ongoing.