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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...

08 December 2023
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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...

07 December 2023
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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.”

06 December 2023
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New training opportunities for NUJ members

Free courses on leadership skills and news verification skills have been launched for 2024.

06 December 2023

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Reach news

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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...

30 November 2023
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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.

14 November 2023
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Reach announces further job cuts

The NUJ has expressed its dismay at news of substantial job cuts announced by the company today.

08 November 2023

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Irish Future of Media Commission news

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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...

29 April 2023
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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 ...

13 September 2022
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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...

12 July 2022

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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...

23 October 2023
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Iran: journalists’ accreditation system threatens media freedom

Journalists in Iran may soon require a government licence to work in the country.  

26 September 2023
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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.

15 September 2023

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Local News Matters

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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...

16 August 2022
DM2021: Future of the Media

Campaigns to support local journalism, a review of newspaper business models, Local Democracy Reporters and support for academic publishers

21 May 2021
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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.

25 September 2020

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DM2021 news

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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. 

25 May 2021
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DM 2021: Late notice motions (international)

DM agreed motions on media freeedom, Palestine and Black Lives Matter

23 May 2021
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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.

23 May 2021

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Industrial news

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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...

07 December 2023
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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...

30 November 2023
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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.

29 November 2023

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Journalists' safety news

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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.

27 November 2023
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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.

16 October 2023
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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...

16 October 2023

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Union news

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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.”

06 December 2023
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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...

05 December 2023
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Palestine: Palestinian Journalists Syndicate meets Karim Khan

Nasser Abu Baker, PJS president, met the International Criminal Court prosecutor on 2 December in Ramallah.

04 December 2023

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Obituaries

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Tribute to James Doleman

NUJ pays tribute to the outstanding reporter who has sadly died.

30 October 2023
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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.

20 October 2023
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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.

20 October 2023

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