The Journalist August-September 2025
Features on page view targets, public interest journalism, Norway's state-funded media, picketing during the Thatcher years, and more.
NUJ statement on Johnston report
The union has welcomed publication of a review into the BBC documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone.
NUJ statement on BBC outsourcing claims
The National Union of Journalists has called for greater clarity from the BBC following reports the broadcaster is considering a major outsourcing drive as reported by The Guardian.
NUJ welcomes Ofcom's final decision over proposed BBC spin off stations
The union has welcomed the decision by Ofcom published 2 July, outlining proposals put forward by the BBC including for a Radio 2 extension, 'Radio 2 Extra' cannot proceed.
NUJ statement on the detention of BBC journalists at gunpoint by the Israel Defense Forces
The union has condemned the shocking treatment of journalists including strip searches and interrogations by the IDF.
NUJ condemns Iran’s “relentless intimidation” of journalists
There has been an acute escalation in the persecution of UK-based Iranian journalists – including scores of NUJ members – and their families.
Cuts to BBC World Service would be "music to the ears of dictators", says NUJ
The union's BBC World Service branch has passed a motion highlighting ongoing concerns over funding, whilst calling for an end to the "annual cycle of uncertainty around budgets."
NUJ welcomes BBC vision, whilst urging safeguards to ensure access to programmes
The union has welcomed ideas outlined by the broadcaster, whilst calling for action to ensure the sustainability of local news and access to programmes.
NUJ responds to BBC announcement of Local Democracy Reporter contracts
The NUJ has encouraged all members affected by the retendering of Local Democracy Reporter Service (LDRS) contracts to seek the union’s support.
NUJ welcomes publication of the Workplace Culture Review
The union will now scrutinise it closely and speak to NUJ members at the BBC to seek their views on the recommendations and findings.