BBC Settles Age and Sex Discrimination Claims with Female Presenters

The settlement resolves a nearly three-year dispute over alleged discrimination without the BBC admitting liability.

Four BBC news presenters—Martine Croxall, Annita McVeigh, Karin Giannone, and Kasia Madera—have settled employment tribunal claims with the corporation.
The claims involved allegations of age and sex discrimination, as well as unfair treatment during a recruitment process described by the presenters as 'rigged.'
The BBC has maintained that its recruitment process was 'rigorous and fair' and did not admit to any liability as part of the settlement.
The settlement avoids a three-week tribunal that was scheduled to begin next week, concluding a legal battle that spanned nearly three years.
The presenters expressed gratitude for public support and stated their commitment to contributing to BBC News' success, particularly in live programming and streaming services.