BBC News presenters Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh have settled a three-year dispute over a "sham" hiring process.

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,

The BBC agreed a last-minute settlement with four female news presenters to avoid an employment tribunal airing damaging claims over age and sex discrimination at the corporation, insiders have said.