Overview

• Four female journalists, including Martine Croxall and Karin Giannone, lost their bid to sue the BBC for equal pay but can still pursue age and sex discrimination claims.
• The journalists were previously involved in a merger of the BBC’s domestic and global news channels, which they allege was managed unfairly.
• They claim a pay gap of £36,000 compared to male counterpart Matthew Amroliwala, highlighting systemic pay discrepancies.
• The full tribunal to hear their discrimination claims is scheduled for March next year, with the journalists committed to seeking justice.
• The BBC maintains that the recruitment process was fair and has complied with equal pay laws, despite the allegations.