NUJ says cuts to BBC will harm quality and breadth of news
The corporation’s annual report shows a drop in licence fee revenue and a move to becoming a “leaner” organisation.
NUJ granted leave to join covert surveillance case at Investigatory Powers Tribunal
The union will be able to enter evidence in the hearing into the cases taken by journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney arising from surveillance revealed in the aftermath of unlawful police activity.
NUJ seeks leave to join covert surveillance case at Investigatory Powers Tribunal
The NUJ will be legally represented at a resumed hearing of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal today at the Royal Courts of Justice in London (July 18th) when the union applies to intervene in proceedings examining alleged unlawful covert surveillance of journalists by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
NUJ welcomes BBC pension case ruling
The NUJ is pleased to note the recent ruling of the Court of Appeal, in which three judges dismissed the BBC’s appeal confirming that it can only make changes to its pension schemes in limited circumstances.
NUJ welcomes watchdog’s delay of a new spin-off BBC 2 “oldies” online station
Ofcom said it could have an adverse impact on competition, the NUJ says the funds should be used to protect local radio.
Digital News Report reveals declining news interest
Research by the Reuters Institute for Journalism reveals UK audience interest in news has dropped by almost half since 2015, although trust in public service broadcasters in the UK and Ireland remains.
The NUJ Disabled Members' Council welcomes new BBC guidance on accessible images
The guidance launched by the BBC outlines how to make images and visual data accessible, especially for people who use screen readers to access information online.
National World journalists voice anger at 1.5 per cent pay award for Local Democracy Reporters
NUJ calls on National World to offer a fair pay rise to its Local Democracy Reporters.
NUJ welcomes BBC call for inquiry into police surveillance of a journalist
The union has welcomed the decision of the BBC to write to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal about the alleged police surveillance of former journalist Spotlight journalist Vincent Kearney
NUJ response to the BBC director general’s speech
The union welcomed Tim Davie’s commitment to journalism, but is concerned about the rapid move of operations to BBC Studios and the decline of the public service BBC operation.