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NUJ concerned by proposed Comcast ITV takeover

The NUJ has expressed concern over Comcast’s proposed takeover of ITV following reports that the deal does not guarantee a cash injection for local news.

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03 Jun 2026
NUJ slams Ofcom decision to approve STV cuts to local news

The NUJ has condemned Ofcom’s decision to allow STV to cut its dedicated news coverage for the North of Scotland as “the weakest of decisions in the face of the strongest of opposition”. 

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01 Jun 2026
NUJ responds to order for deletion of large court reporting archive

The NUJ has responded to the government’s order for the deletion of a large database of criminal court records, which many journalists use to track cases.

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11 Feb 2026
Tribute to Jonathan Lovett

Jonathan Lovett is remembered for his humour, theatricality, creativity, and commitment to local journalism and trade unionism.

Jonathan Lovett wearing a hat and scarf while holding an NUJ banner.

15 Jan 2026
NUJ opposes plans to scrap public notices in local papers

The NUJ has urged the UK government to retain requirements for alcohol licensing notices and changes to local governance to be printed in local newspapers.

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22 Oct 2025
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.

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14 May 2025
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.

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NUJ urges reform of BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter scheme

Following a summit of LDR union members, the NUJ has raised its concerns including on inconsistent LDR pay rates and unacceptable story count levels, calling for urgent change to the scheme.

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23 Oct 2024
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.

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Displaying 39 results

  • Active filters:
  • local news
NUJ concerned by proposed Comcast ITV takeover

The NUJ has expressed concern over Comcast’s proposed takeover of ITV following reports that the deal does not guarantee a cash injection for local news.

NUJ logo (website).png

03 Jun 2026
NUJ slams Ofcom decision to approve STV cuts to local news

The NUJ has condemned Ofcom’s decision to allow STV to cut its dedicated news coverage for the North of Scotland as “the weakest of decisions in the face of the strongest of opposition”. 

NUJ logo (website).png

01 Jun 2026
NUJ responds to order for deletion of large court reporting archive

The NUJ has responded to the government’s order for the deletion of a large database of criminal court records, which many journalists use to track cases.

NUJ logo (website).png

11 Feb 2026
Tribute to Jonathan Lovett

Jonathan Lovett is remembered for his humour, theatricality, creativity, and commitment to local journalism and trade unionism.

Jonathan Lovett wearing a hat and scarf while holding an NUJ banner.

15 Jan 2026
NUJ opposes plans to scrap public notices in local papers

The NUJ has urged the UK government to retain requirements for alcohol licensing notices and changes to local governance to be printed in local newspapers.

NUJ logo (website).png

22 Oct 2025
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.

BBC Broadcasting House

14 May 2025
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 logo (website).png

NUJ urges reform of BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter scheme

Following a summit of LDR union members, the NUJ has raised its concerns including on inconsistent LDR pay rates and unacceptable story count levels, calling for urgent change to the scheme.

NUJ-logo-website.png

23 Oct 2024
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.

NUJ-logo-website.png

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