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BBC cuts to radio undermine Charter mission and harm audiences, says NUJ
The NUJ said it is “alarmed” by news of further cuts across BBC Radio and warned that following through would undermine the broadcaster’s core mission...
India: numerous journalists detained during Delhi protests
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the National Union of Journalists India (NUJI) in condemning the media crackd...
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 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 ...
Reach news
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 ...
Reach's relentless redundancies an "act of self-sabotage", says NUJ
The NUJ has condemned plans by Reach plc - the UK and Ireland's largest commercial publisher - to slash hundreds of jobs.
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 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 ...
NUJ warns Reach to end culture of cuts after poor financial statement
The NUJ has warned that the continued “haemorrhaging of jobs" across Reach puts the publisher's financial future at risk and will further harm staff m...
NUJ urges NDA reforms to shift balance of power in favour of workers
The NUJ has responded to the UK government’s consultation on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by employers.
Journalists' safety news
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...
Judgment due in Lyra McKee murder trial
Judgment will be handed down in Belfast Crown Court today (Friday 3 July) in the long-running trial of three men accused of murdering freelance journa...
Union news
NUJ responds to Reform banning Local Democracy Reporter in Derbyshire
The NUJ has condemned the decision by Derbyshire County Council's Reform UK leadership to no longer engage with a Local Democracy Reporter.
NUJ responds to reports of Conservative Party banning Byline Times journalists from conference
The NUJ has responded to reports that Byline Times journalists have been denied access to the Conservative Party conference.
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.
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.