In results published today, the EHRC said it found no illegal acts of wage discrimination.

BBC acquitted in gender pay discrimination case

The investigation was launched last year on suspected wage discrimination against women.

The Commission on Equality and Human Rights cleared the BBC of gender pay discrimination, but said that trust between the company and its employees had broken down.

The EHRC launched an investigation last year after a series of high-profile equal pay cases, including the successful case presented by Carrie Grace.