NUJ welcomes extension of Radio Foyle’s breakfast show
The extension of North West Today to an hour followed a campaign led by the NUJ which attracted massive cross community and trade union support in Northern Ireland.
RTÉ government funding a welcome reprieve
The National Union of Journalists has welcomed an announcement that the government will provide interim funding for RTÉ.
Leaking of RTÉ strategy “further blow to trust of staff”
Publication of RTÉ’s strategy document by way of media leaks is a further blow to the trust of staff in an organisation where morale is at an all-time low.
NUJ fears speech radio’s move to BBC’s commercial wing is “creeping privatisation”
The BBC is moving selected factual, entertainment and drama audio content to BBC Studios, the broadcaster’s commercial arm from April 2024.
Philippines: radio anchor shot dead during live broadcast
Radio anchor Juan Jumalon was killed by an unidentified assailant inside his home-based studio in the southern Misamis Occidental province while live on air on November 5.
Ballot opens on BBC Local offer
NUJ members working across BBC Local are urged to vote before 13 November on a new proposal put forward in the ongoing dispute.
Welsh Executive Council calls for independent institute to champion Welsh media
MPs' report recommends guarantees of free-to-air rugby and safeguarding of the Welsh language across television and radio. The WEC's statement in response.
Tribute to ITV Border news editor Neil Billingham, who has died aged 51
The NUJ sends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of NUJ member and ITV Border news editor, Neil Billingham.
NUJ starts formal ballot for industrial action over compulsory redundancies at the BBC
The NUJ has voted to move to a formal ballot of all members at the BBC for industrial action in opposition to any compulsory redundancies at the corporation.
MPs’ report says BBC’s local radio policy diminishes the service
The BBC’s policy of greater sharing of programming across the local radio network “risks undermining the sense of localness that has, until now, made BBC local radio distinct”, says the cross-party Culture, Media and Sport Committee.