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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.

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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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Reach scores own goal by cutting women’s football coverage 

NUJ repeats its concern over cuts to sports coverage by the publisher.

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MPs rally behind Reach journalists  

NUJ parliamentary briefing garners support from MPs concerned about the publisher’s latest round of job cuts and its impact on journalism. 

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12 Dec 2023
NUJ letter says Reach must rethink its business plan which is endangering the company’s survival

The directors and shareholders of Reach, publisher of titles including The Mirror, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, Irish Daily Mirror and Liverpool Echo, have been told it needs a radical rethinking of its business strategy in a letter from the National Union of Journalists.

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30 Nov 2023
NUJ briefing on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill

The imbalance between platforms and publishers has resulted in large companies including tech giants generating advertising revenue and attracting users without providing a share of profits back to publishers.

Meta announces closure of its Community News Project

Community news reporters across publishers face cuts to their training and studies following news Facebook will no longer provide funding.

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11 Sep 2023

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Displaying 34 results

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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

Reach scores own goal by cutting women’s football coverage 

NUJ repeats its concern over cuts to sports coverage by the publisher.

NUJ logo (website).png

MPs rally behind Reach journalists  

NUJ parliamentary briefing garners support from MPs concerned about the publisher’s latest round of job cuts and its impact on journalism. 

NUJ valuing journalism banner.jpeg

12 Dec 2023
NUJ letter says Reach must rethink its business plan which is endangering the company’s survival

The directors and shareholders of Reach, publisher of titles including The Mirror, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, Irish Daily Mirror and Liverpool Echo, have been told it needs a radical rethinking of its business strategy in a letter from the National Union of Journalists.

NUJ logo (website).png

30 Nov 2023
NUJ briefing on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill

The imbalance between platforms and publishers has resulted in large companies including tech giants generating advertising revenue and attracting users without providing a share of profits back to publishers.

Meta announces closure of its Community News Project

Community news reporters across publishers face cuts to their training and studies following news Facebook will no longer provide funding.

NUJ logo (website).png

11 Sep 2023

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