STUC passes motion calling for Scottish government to protect local journalism
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) unanimously passed a motion calling for the Scottish government to help protect local journalism amid widespread cuts, including at STV.
Defensive type – how newsprint is bolstering Ukrainian spirits
Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser and former IFJ deputy general secretary, reports on the union’s meeting with the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine.
NUJ welcomes launch of Local Media Strategy
The NUJ has welcomed measures in the new strategy, including a new £12 million multi-year government fund, and called for further interventions to revitalise local journalism.
Closure of Northern Standard a blow to journalism
The NUJ has expressed grave disappointment at the decision of the Smyth family to cease publication this month of the Northern Standard.
MPs demand urgent regulation and funding for local news industry
MPs have called for urgent investment, reform, and regulation to revive local journalism in the face of enormous financial pressures and the threat of big tech.
NUJ submission on reform of alcohol licensing notices
NUJ submission to the UK government’s open call for evidence on 'Reforming the licensing system'.
Radical reforms needed for Welsh press
Ministers in Wales have been called on to make public interest news a public service and for a Welsh Media Institute to promote a well-funded, plural and diverse media.
NUJ BBC Strike - 16 March
More images and solidarity messages from the NUJ strike to #KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal
NUJ welcomes MPs’ call for Journalism Fund
The quality and coverage of local news will continue to decline, damaging democracy, without new support from the government, a cross-party committee of MPs has reported.
Blue day for Cambridge and Oxford local TV
Today (December 16, 2022) is the last day the Cambridge-based Look East and Oxford-based BBC South Today will be broadcast, despite widespread opposition from MPs, councillors and local people.
