NUJ response to broadcasting White paper
Union welcomes measures to provide a more level playing field between traditional broadcasters and streaming companies, but condemns privatisation of Channel 4.
NUJ will fight to oppose privatisation of Channel 4
Séamus Dooley, says the proposed sell off of Channel 4 would be bad for employment in the sector, bad for journalism and bad for the UK.
Pronouncement on future of BBC is a “vindictive and desperate act of distraction”
NUJ comment on the decision to freeze the BBC licence fee.
NUJ dismisses former culture secretary John Whittingdale’s attack on the BBC
The ex-minister has proposed the corporation is stripped back to providing news and children’s programmes.
Cut to funding is "hammer blow" for BBC, says NUJ
Union reacts to news of proposed cut to BBC funding via the licence fee.
NUJ response to UK government White paper on broadcasting
Paul Siegert, NUJ national broadcasting organiser, said: “It’s hard to see any justification for privatising Channel Four other than ideology. Channel 4 has achieved what it was asked to do and has proved a hit with viewers."
Privatisation of Channel 4 must be stopped
The NUJ believes the reported aim of the government to privatise Channel 4 makes no sense and will result in a poorer offering for viewers in terms of news coverage, innovative programming and nurturing UK talent.
NUJ statement on the Dyson report
The general secretary responds to the report on the ethical failures which took place as part of Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana for Panorama.
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