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NUJ welcomes victory for Vincent Kearney in state surveillance tribunal

The NUJ has welcomed a decision by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) to order MI5 and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to pay £20,000 in damages to journalist and union member Vincent Kearney over sustained unlawful surveillance.

Vincent Kearney wearing a suit and tie holds a 'Journalism Is Not A Crime' placard.

NUJ supports bill to broaden scope of FOI laws

The NUJ has backed legislative proposals to bring the King and the Royal Household under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act with the aim of promoting transparency and press freedom.

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Canary debanking sets ‘disturbing precedent for press freedom’, says NUJ

The NUJ is seeking an explanation in response to reports that Lloyds Bank has suspended access to The Canary’s funds without giving a reason.

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NUJ calls for release of photographer in Uganda

The NUJ has called for the immediate release of our member, Klaus Thymann, who was arrested in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday 29 June.

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NUJ chapel marks anniversary of Veronica Guerin murder

NUJ members gathered at Independent House today (26 June) to mark the 30th anniversary of the murder of Veronica Guerin.

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NUJ calls for Holyrood restrictions to be lifted

The NUJ has said that the sudden decision to physically restrict journalists and prevent them questioning parliamentarians at Holyrood should be overturned.

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NUJ welcomes costs decision that safeguards media freedom

Costs will not be awarded against a Freedom of Information applicant, who was facing a bill of £14,000, a court has decided.

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NUJ responds after Nigel Farage shares journalist’s Press Card on social media

The NUJ has responded to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage posting a photo of a journalist’s NUJ Press Card across social media.

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15 May 2026
Costs award would endanger journalism, NUJ warns

Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser, reports on the tribunal hearing into attempts to recover Freedom of Information (FOI) costs from journalist Barnie Choudhury.

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29 Apr 2026
FOI costs enforcement presents new SLAPPs threat

The NUJ has warned that legally enforced recovery of Freedom of Information (FOI) costs could pose a serious threat to media freedom and open the door to SLAPP-style intimidation of journalists.

Barnie Choudhury standing in the Oldham FC stadium.

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NUJ welcomes victory for Vincent Kearney in state surveillance tribunal

The NUJ has welcomed a decision by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) to order MI5 and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to pay £20,000 in damages to journalist and union member Vincent Kearney over sustained unlawful surveillance.

Vincent Kearney wearing a suit and tie holds a 'Journalism Is Not A Crime' placard.

NUJ supports bill to broaden scope of FOI laws

The NUJ has backed legislative proposals to bring the King and the Royal Household under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act with the aim of promoting transparency and press freedom.

NUJ logo (website).png

Canary debanking sets ‘disturbing precedent for press freedom’, says NUJ

The NUJ is seeking an explanation in response to reports that Lloyds Bank has suspended access to The Canary’s funds without giving a reason.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ calls for release of photographer in Uganda

The NUJ has called for the immediate release of our member, Klaus Thymann, who was arrested in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday 29 June.

Klaus Thymann.jpg

NUJ chapel marks anniversary of Veronica Guerin murder

NUJ members gathered at Independent House today (26 June) to mark the 30th anniversary of the murder of Veronica Guerin.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ calls for Holyrood restrictions to be lifted

The NUJ has said that the sudden decision to physically restrict journalists and prevent them questioning parliamentarians at Holyrood should be overturned.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ welcomes costs decision that safeguards media freedom

Costs will not be awarded against a Freedom of Information applicant, who was facing a bill of £14,000, a court has decided.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ responds after Nigel Farage shares journalist’s Press Card on social media

The NUJ has responded to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage posting a photo of a journalist’s NUJ Press Card across social media.

NUJ logo (website).png

15 May 2026
Costs award would endanger journalism, NUJ warns

Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser, reports on the tribunal hearing into attempts to recover Freedom of Information (FOI) costs from journalist Barnie Choudhury.

NUJ logo (website).png

29 Apr 2026
FOI costs enforcement presents new SLAPPs threat

The NUJ has warned that legally enforced recovery of Freedom of Information (FOI) costs could pose a serious threat to media freedom and open the door to SLAPP-style intimidation of journalists.

Barnie Choudhury standing in the Oldham FC stadium.

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