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.

The BBC has agreed a settlement with four of its female news presenters over employment tribunal claims including age and sex discrimination. Presenters Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh launched an employment tribunal against the BBC which was due to start next week,

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.

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