The following text was released on Friday 29 May:

"The BBC and representatives of the trades unions met yesterday to agree the pay settlement for 2009.

"All parties recognised that the negotiations were taking place in exceptional economic circumstances. Both the BBC and the unions acknowledged the role that BBC staff had played in a challenging environment of 7,000 post closures in the last 5 years, and also that the BBC had previously indicated that any pay settlement this year would have to be very modest and targeted towards the lowest paid.

"With these factors in mind, a flat rate increase of £450 per annum was agreed. It was agreed that all allowances will be frozen at their present level."

The NUJ will continue to keep its members updated via email and local reps.

29 May 2009