NUJ welcomes purchase of Shetland Times by Highland News and Media
The NUJ has welcomed the purchase of the Shetland Times by Highland News and Media, guaranteeing the future of the 153 year-old newspaper.
NUJ welcomes no change to media reporting on child homicide victims
The union has welcomed the announcement by the Scottish government that it does not intend to introduce any legal changes to restrict the reporting of the identities of children who die as a result of homicide in Scotland.
NUJ welcomes Scottish government’s commitment to a public interest news institute
The union said Scotland desperately needed an organisation to champion public interest news, but it needed start-up funding from the government.
Plan to boost Scottish news industry will invigorate public interest journalism
Recommendations to support and fund a diverse, pluralistic and sustainable press and public interest journalism has been published for consideration by the Scottish government.
DM 2021: Government policies
Conference discussed and agreed policy on a range of governmental issues including sexual harassment, FOI legislation and Julian Assange.
Scottish and Welsh governments announce new funding for freelances
The NUJ has urged the UK Chancellor to announce the details of the fourth grant for the self-employed now and not as part of his March budget.
NUJ welcomes changes to Scottish hate legislation
The union said such a broad law would induce a chilling effect and endanger freedom of expression and is encouraged that the minister listened.
NUJ briefing on the impact of Covid-19 on the Scottish media
Briefing for MPs & MSPs on effect of coronavirus on the industry.
