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International spotlight
The experiences of women journalists in Somalia and calls for the release of a journalist in Bangladesh feature.
Change to NUJ Dublin office opening hours
Important information on changes, applicable week commencing 9 November.
NUJ expresses concern over media threats in Dublin
The National Union of Journalists has expressed grave concern at bomb threats issued to Irish media organisations today (6 November).
NUJ welcomes £6 million government funding for local news
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that 50 local news providers will receive grants of up to £125,000 through t...
Reach news
Branch solidarity with Reach workers following latest redundancies
The NUJ Birmingham & Coventry branch has passed a motion in support of colleagues at Reach.
Reach chapel issues vote of no confidence in company leadership
The NUJ Reach group chapel has passed a vote of no confidence in Reach's editorial leadership, particularly its Chief Content Officer.
NUJ calls for rethink on closure of Galway Beo and Reach redundancies
The National Union of Journalists has called for Reach to reconsider its proposal to close Galway Beo and has said the company needs to look again at ...
Irish Future of Media Commission news
DM2023: News Recovery Plan
Initiatives promoting public interest journalism and broadcasting were discussed and Siobhan Holliman moved a motion on the Future of Media Commission...
Focus on future at Irish seminar
A major seminar on the future of journalism in Ireland, hosted by the Irish Executive Council has been rescheduled and will take place on on Saturday ...
NUJ slams government decision to reject broadcasting reforms
Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary, issues a statement on the publication of the report of the Future of Media Commission and the Irish government's r...
Iran
NUJ at IFJ100
It’s been a busy few days for the NUJ at the International Federation of Journalists' (IFJ) Centenary Congress in Paris, which has welcomed hundreds o...
Statement on US-Israel attacks against Iran
The joint military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran and subsequent retaliatory strikes put at risk the lives of many civilians, includi...
Iran: One media worker killed and three arrested amid protest crackdown
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the killing and attacks on media workers in Iran.
Local News Matters
Oxford council signs motion opposing cut to local BBC TV bulletin
The city councillors say the BBC's plan to end TV bulletins from the city will undermine local democracy and older viewers’ ability to receive news on...
DM2021: Future of the Media
Campaigns to support local journalism, a review of newspaper business models, Local Democracy Reporters and support for academic publishers
NUJ joins calls to protect planning notices in local newspapers
Loss of the notices would cost the industry £10m. Proposals to scrap them are contained in the government's Planning for the Future White Paper.
Industrial news
NUJ to ballot BBC journalists for industrial action
The union has informed the BBC that journalists will soon cast their vote in a statutory industrial action ballot, indicating their willingness to tak...
Lancet strike action continues as publication impacted
NUJ members at The Lancet have moved into the third consecutive day of strike action over pay. Publication of The Lancet - one of the world’s leading ...
NUJ decries largescale job cuts at Metro
The NUJ has responded to plans to cut significant numbers of staff at Metro, warning that the decision will “undermine” future success at the company ...
Journalists' safety news
NUJ responds to Tommy Robinson conviction over harassment of journalists
The NUJ has issued a statement after far right activist Tommy Robinson was found guilty of harassing two journalists working for the Daily Mail, causi...
NUJ condemns intimidation of journalist at protest in Derry
The NUJ has condemned attempts to stop a journalist from filming a public protest in Derry's Waterside last night.
NUJ responds to threats against journalist in Belfast
The NUJ has expressed concern at reports of criminal damage and threats against a journalist in Belfast, and welcomed the police's call for journalist...
Union news
NUJ expresses concern over media threats in Dublin
The National Union of Journalists has expressed grave concern at bomb threats issued to Irish media organisations today (6 November).
End impunity for crimes against journalists worldwide
Abuse, violence and killings of journalists require greater condemnation and urgent action, says NUJ.
Advice on covering protests
The union will always stand firm for the right of bona-fide newsgatherers to do their jobs without fear of threats to their well-being.
Obituaries
Funeral service to celebrate life of John Bailey
The funeral of John Bailey, former NUJ president and member of honour, will take place on 13 July in Hartlepool, and will be open to friends and colle...
Remembering Veronica Guerin
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, recalls the life of Independent Newspapers chapel colleague Veronica Guerin, who was murdered 30 years...
Tribute to John Bailey
The NUJ is in mourning for one of its most beloved figures, John Bailey, who died unexpectedly in London at the weekend.