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George Viner Memorial Fund
Apply now for a bursary for black and minority ethnic student journalists.
SLAPPs: a threat to journalists and media freedom worldwide
Hear from our panel including investigative journalists who have faced SLAPPs action. Submit a response to government’s consultation closing 19 May.
NUJ holds international solidarity event
Global threats to journalists and journalism spanning Ukraine, Yemen and Palestine were explored in the union’s webinar with the IFJ.
NUJ delegation meets with the Metropolitan Police
The union has welcomed engagement on how police and journalists interact at public order events.
Covid-19 news
TUC Disabled Workers' Conference 2022
NUJ delegates joined trade union colleagues to set the agenda to secure decent working opportunities for disabled workers.
Covid funding available for Welsh freelances
Following talks between the government and trade unions, grants of up to £1,000 will be available.
Reporters should not be denied video access to courts
The NUJ has written to judges serving the North east circuit courts, over a decision which appears to be preventing reporters having video access to p...
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.
Irish Future of Media Commission news
NUJ seeks clarification of Media Commission report
The union has written to the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, Catherine Martin, seeking publication of the report of ...
DM2021 5PM Talk-In: NUJ’s News Recovery Plan
The week’s early evening debates started by discussing the union’s roadmap to protect public interest journalism.
Media Commission to hear NUJ call for recovery plan
The Irish government’s Commission on the Future of Media will consider the NUJ's proposals for media recovery and reform in support of public interest...
Iran International
NUJ backs censure of Iran over targeting of reporter in Iran International’s bureau in Israel
The union has condemned the constant harassment of Iranian journalists by the country’s authorities.
NUJ calls for end of harassment of journalists by Iranian state
Following the attempted kidnap of an Iranian journalist in New York, the union has highlighted the threats to the Iranian press in the UK.
Unions highlight plight of Iranian journalists at UN event
Journalists based in London continue to be harassed because of the BBC work they do
Local News Matters
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.
Bullivant strikers resolve dispute by securing changes at work
The chapel has achieved significant outcomes over the last few months.
Industrial news
Herald features writers’ jobs saved
Newsquest reverses its decision to make redundancies following threat of industrial action.
Newsquest threatens to cut entire features team at The Herald
NUJ condemns move by Newsquest and warns members will resist at every turn.
BBC North West journalists vote for work to rule
NUJ members are making a stand about the damaging impact of job cuts on news output in the region.
Journalists' safety news
NUJ holds international solidarity event
Global threats to journalists and journalism spanning Ukraine, Yemen and Palestine were explored in the union’s webinar with the IFJ.
NUJ to report incidents of members attacked by so-called England fans
The union is to report incidents of violence against journalists and videographers covering the Euros championship to an inquiry opened by the footbal...
Combatting online harassment and abuse - a legal guide for journalists in England and Wales
Today the Media Lawyers Association has published a legal guide for journalists in England and Wales focused on combating online harassment and abuse.
Union news
The Journalist: print delivery sorted
The NUJ is pleased to report that a technical issue affecting delivery of The Journalist has been resolved.
High Court decision allows Liberty's "Snoopers' Charter" challenge to proceed to appeal
Victory is welcomed by the NUJ following concerns over the protection of journalists and their sources
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign announces demonstration
Rally in London on 9 April supports the people of Ukraine, and calls for an end to Russian action.
Obituaries
Working Class Hero Steve Jones (1955 -2022)
A gentle man with an underlying fire in his heart and soul for social justice and equality
Telegraph journalist and education reformer John Izbicki, has died aged 91
He saved Margaret Thatcher from a drunken journalist, but was his own man.
NUJ pays tribute to photographer and long-time activist Larry Herman
A stalwart of the London Freelance Branch, he was known as a tenacious agitator.