Radio features rate increase

The Writers' Guild has agreed an increase in the rate paid to writers for BBC Radio features – up from £35 per minute to £36.02 per minute, with a minimum payment per feature of £252.14.

The rise is 2.9 per cent – in line with the increase paid to BBC staff. The rise takes effect from 14 July and any features contracted since then on the old rate will have the new fees backdated.

Full details of all radio rates can be found on the Guild's website.