BBC News presenters Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh have settled a three-year dispute over what they described as a “sham” recruitment process. Deadline revealed earlier this week that the seasoned news anchors were in talks with the BBC over a settlement ahead of an employment tribunal on March 17 in London.

Four female news presenters have agreed a settlement in a dispute with the BBC over claims including sex and age discrimination. Martine Croxall, Annita McVeigh, Karin Giannone and Kasia Madera claimed they lost their roles on the BBC News Channel following a "rigged" recruitment exercise.

Presenters Annita McVeigh, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Martine Croxall launched an employment tribunal against the BBC, but it is understood a settlement has been reached with no admission of liability and a three-week tribunal to hear the presenters' claims will now not go ahead.

EXCLUSIVE: A group of four female BBC News presenters are preparing to do battle with their bosses next week over what they describe as a “rigged” recruitment process — but there remains a chance that the women could settle.

Four female BBC news presenters have agreed a settlement in a dispute with the broadcaster over claims including sex and age discrimination.Presenters Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh launched an employment tribunal claim after saying they lost their roles on the BBC News Channel following a "rigged" recruitment exercise.

Four female news presenters settle age and sex discrimination claims with BBC - In reaching a settlement there is no acceptance of liability by the BBC, the PA news agency understands.

Leicestershire's Martine Croxall has reached a settlement with the BBC ahead of an employment tribunal in which she claimed age and sex discrimination. Martine was among four female stars to take the corporation to a tribunal over the claims.

The BBC has agreed a settlement with four of its female broadcast news presenters over employment claims including age and sex discrimination.