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Ninety-four journalists killed in 2023, says IFJ
Publishing ahead of International Human Rights Day, on the 10th December, the International Federation of Journalists insists that far greater action...
Reduced BBC licence fee rise will have consequences, says NUJ
The union is disappointed that the government has reneged on a six-year funding agreement on the licence fee which is likely to put further pressure o...
UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes Wayne David MP’s Anti-SLAPP Bill
The Private Members’ Bill marks a “crucial milestone for the UK to stamp out all SLAPPs targeting public interest reporting.”
New training opportunities for NUJ members
Free courses on leadership skills and news verification skills have been launched for 2024.
Reach news
NUJ letter says Reach must rethink its business plan which is endangering the company’s survival
The directors and shareholders of Reach, publisher of titles including The Mirror, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, Irish Daily Mirr...
Reach NUJ group chapel statement
The chapel has expressed no confidence in the company’s senior leaders, following the publisher's announcement to cut hundreds of jobs.
Reach announces further job cuts
The NUJ has expressed its dismay at news of substantial job cuts announced by the company today.
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 condemns jailing of Iranian journalists
The union has strongly condemned the sentences imposed on two Iranian journalists, Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, for reporting on the death of...
Iran: journalists’ accreditation system threatens media freedom
Journalists in Iran may soon require a government licence to work in the country.
Iran: NUJ joins IFJ in calling for the release of all detained journalists
A year on from Mahsa Amini’s death and protests in Iran, several journalists remain imprisoned in the country.
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.
DM2021 news
DM2021: Tributes paid to Members of Honour
The union’s latest Members of Honour – Gary Younge, Aidan White and Mary Curtin – were announced to Delegate Meeting on video.
DM 2021: Late notice motions (international)
DM agreed motions on media freeedom, Palestine and Black Lives Matter
DM2021: Covid-19
Conference heard and discussed a range of motions relating to the effect of Covid-19 on members, the way they work and how the NUJ should respond.
Industrial news
Reduced BBC licence fee rise will have consequences, says NUJ
The union is disappointed that the government has reneged on a six-year funding agreement on the licence fee which is likely to put further pressure o...
NUJ letter says Reach must rethink its business plan which is endangering the company’s survival
The directors and shareholders of Reach, publisher of titles including The Mirror, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, Irish Daily Mirr...
Cuts to Newsnight a major blow to investigative news, says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists is deeply concerned about changes in BBC News and Current Affairs which will result the closure of 127 posts.
Journalists' safety news
NUJ joins rally in support of workers and migrants attacked in Dublin riots
The NUJ members were led by vice-president Gerry Curran and Cearbhall O’Siochain, cathaoirleach, Irish Executive Council.
NUJ calls for release of hostage Oded Lifshitz
Oded Lifshitz and his wife Yocheved were kidnapped from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz near the Gaza border and have been held by Hamas ever since.
NUJ calls for greater safety for journalists reporting on the Middle East conflict
Journalists covering the situation in the Middle East need to be able to do their job in safety, whether on the ground or back at home commenting on i...
Union news
UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes Wayne David MP’s Anti-SLAPP Bill
The Private Members’ Bill marks a “crucial milestone for the UK to stamp out all SLAPPs targeting public interest reporting.”
NUJ condemns unprecedented death toll of journalists in Gaza
The union has repeated its solidarity with journalists reporting on the war, calling for their protection whilst urging the release of all hostages an...
Palestine: Palestinian Journalists Syndicate meets Karim Khan
Nasser Abu Baker, PJS president, met the International Criminal Court prosecutor on 2 December in Ramallah.
Obituaries
Tribute to James Doleman
NUJ pays tribute to the outstanding reporter who has sadly died.
Tribute to ITV Border news editor Neil Billingham, who has died aged 51
The NUJ sends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of NUJ member and ITV Border news editor, Neil Billingham.
In tribute to Tony Braisby
Tony Braisby, former Morning Star sports editor and chief subeditor, and longstanding trade union journalist at Unison has died aged 63.