BBC APOLOGIZES TO FORMER CHINA EDITOR
The BBC has apologised for paying one of its senior journalists less than her male colleagues.
Carrie Gracie had accused the broadcaster of discrimination and breaking equality law when she resigned from her role as China editor in January.
She was offered the job on the basis she would receive the same as her fellow international editors – but later discovered the men received at least 50 per cent more.
Ms Gracie, who still works for the corporation, is donating her back pay to The Fawcett Society to set up a fund for women who need legal advice on equal pay claims.
Speaking outside the BBC’s New Broadcasting House, Ms Gracie said: “This is a huge day for me. I love the BBC – the BBC has been my work family for 30 years, and I want it to be the best.
“Sometimes families feel the need to shout at each other, but it’s always a relief when you can stop shouting.
“After all, today, at the BBC I can say I am equal, and I would like women in workplaces up and down this country to be able to say the same.”
The BBC admitted that Ms Gracie was offered the job on the basis she would be paid in line with the North America editor, Jon Sopel.
Carrie Gracie had accused the broadcaster of discrimination and breaking equality law when she resigned from her role as China editor in January.
She was offered the job on the basis she would receive the same as her fellow international editors – but later discovered the men received at least 50 per cent more.
Ms Gracie, who still works for the corporation, is donating her back pay to The Fawcett Society to set up a fund for women who need legal advice on equal pay claims.
Speaking outside the BBC’s New Broadcasting House, Ms Gracie said: “This is a huge day for me. I love the BBC – the BBC has been my work family for 30 years, and I want it to be the best.
“Sometimes families feel the need to shout at each other, but it’s always a relief when you can stop shouting.
“After all, today, at the BBC I can say I am equal, and I would like women in workplaces up and down this country to be able to say the same.”
The BBC admitted that Ms Gracie was offered the job on the basis she would be paid in line with the North America editor, Jon Sopel.