BBC cuts risk public service mission and universal access
The BBC’s relentless campaign of cuts and increasing adoption of digital-only services put at risk the broadcaster’s mission to provide universal, high-quality output that informs, educates, and entertains, the NUJ has said.
NUJ condemns SLAPP-style intimidation of undercover ITV journalists by Reform UK
Reform UK announced yesterday (21 October) that they have reported two ITV journalists to the police and initiated legal proceedings over undercover reporting into racism in the party.
NUJ supports formal investigation into Sky-ITV takeover
The NUJ has welcomed the announcement by Lisa Nandy, UK culture secretary, that she is “minded to intervene” in Sky’s proposed £1.6 billion takeover of ITV.
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 and harm audiences.
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 and contribute to a wider industry decline.
NUJ responds to arrests of journalists at Palestine Action protest
The NUJ has issued a statement following the arrest of numerous journalists at a Palestine Action protest in Leicestershire on 8 October.
NUJ calls for roundtable on freelance pay
The NUJ has written to the government’s new Freelance Champions calling for a media roundtable to address the pay precarity experienced by freelance journalists.
Honouring Our Communities: the vital role of journalists in amplifying Black voices
This year’s theme for Black History Month, ‘Honouring Our Communities’, invites us to recognise the individuals whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black life.
NUJ responds to reports of Labour banning Declassified journalists from party conference
The NUJ has responded to reports that Labour has denied three Declassified UK journalists media passes to its party conference.
BBC heading for avoidable 'doom spiral' with constant cuts, says NUJ
The NUJ has warned that the BBC risks becoming trapped in an avoidable “doom spiral”, harming both workers and UK audiences, if the nation’s broadcaster continues its regime of brutal cuts.