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Belarus: union supports journalists resettle after their ‘forced exile’

The Belarusian Association of Journalists is supporting several journalists forced to rebuild their lives outside Belarus, following their transfer to...

19 September 2025
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Demand an end to the freelance rip off

Fair treatment for freelance journalists must be central to business reforms on which the UK government is consulting. The union has launched a new ca...

18 September 2025
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Financial Times chapel solidarity with Reach journalists

The FT chapel has sent their full support as members are consulted over next steps.

17 September 2025
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Write to End Violence Against Women Awards

The Write to End Violence Against Women (WEVAW) Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, recognise journalists and writers who report on violence against women r...

17 September 2025

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Reach news

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Financial Times chapel solidarity with Reach journalists

The FT chapel has sent their full support as members are consulted over next steps.

17 September 2025
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NUJ Reach group chapel strongly condemns proposed editorial cuts

The group chapel has expressed no faith or confidence in the company's strategy, and voiced its concern over the use of artificial intelligence, seeki...

10 September 2025
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NUJ decries new job cuts by Reach plc

Over 300 jobs within editorial are at risk of being cut following an announcement of a restructure today. The NUJ says this serves a 'devastating body...

08 September 2025

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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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Security report recognises Iran's targeting of UK-based journalists

The UK’s Intelligence and Security Commitment has published its report on Iran, recognising it poses ‘a significant threat to the UK.’

10 July 2025
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Iran: four journalists killed by Israeli air strikes

NUJ joins the International Federation of Journalists in calling for an end to the targeting of journalists and media facilities.

19 June 2025
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Iran: NUJ condemns Israeli attack on state broadcaster

The union has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning targeted Israeli strikes against the headquarters of the Islamic Republ...

17 June 2025

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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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Vote of no confidence in PA Media editor-in-chief Jack Lefley over restructuring plans

NUJ chapel also reveals indicative vote in favour of strike action.

29 May 2025
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NUJ response to Media Concierge takeover of National World

The National Union of Journalists has said the commitments made by Media Concierge as part of its takeover of National World need to be backed up with...

19 December 2024
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Observer sale confirmed

The Guardian/Observer chapel of the NUJ will meet tomorrow to consider the sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media.

18 December 2024

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Journalists' safety news

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Ukraine: Three newspaper buildings hit by Russian drones

Journalists resolve to continue working despite damage.

02 September 2025
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Palestine: hospital killings by Israeli forces show need for global action

The airstrikes on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in which at least 20 people were killed, including five journalists and media workers, underlines the ...

26 August 2025
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Solidarity statements in response to killing of Al Jazeera journalists

The NUJ and its branches have expressed condemnation and called for accountability after Israeli forces deliberately killed six media workers and anot...

21 August 2025

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Union news

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Demand an end to the freelance rip off

Fair treatment for freelance journalists must be central to business reforms on which the UK government is consulting. The union has launched a new ca...

18 September 2025
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NUJ holds successful branches summit

Branch officers from across the union met online on 13 September to reflect on successful initiatives, share ideas and consider practical action to in...

16 September 2025
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TUC Congress 2025: solidarity with journalists in Gaza and worldwide

TUC Congress unanimously passed an NUJ motion calling on delegates to continue standing in solidarity with journalists globally and condemn attacks ag...

11 September 2025

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Obituaries

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Death of leading legal journalist Aodhan O'Faolain

Tributes are paid to the respected, compassionate journalist who lived the NUJ code of conduct through his reporting.

12 May 2025
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Journalism industry mourns death of Joe Haines

Death of ex-union activist and press secretary to Harold Wilson.

20 February 2025
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Tributes to Thomas Edward Nash

A personal reflection by Barry McCall and tributes to the former NUJ employee remembered for his kindness.

12 February 2025

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