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, but will now not go ahead following the settlement.In reaching a resolution there is no acceptance of liability by the BBC, the PA news agency understands.

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, but will now not go ahead following the settlement.In reaching a resolution there is no acceptance of liability by the BBC, the PA news agency understands.