NUJ welcomes £6 million government funding for local news
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that 50 local news providers will receive grants of up to £125,000 through the Local News Fund.
NUJ decries largescale job cuts at Metro
The NUJ has responded to plans to cut significant numbers of staff at Metro, warning that the decision will “undermine” future success at the company and contribute to a wider industry decline.
Reach's relentless redundancies an "act of self-sabotage", says NUJ
The NUJ has condemned plans by Reach plc - the UK and Ireland's largest commercial publisher - to slash hundreds of jobs.
TUC Congress 2026: unions support call for tech tax
TUC Congress expressed strong support to the NUJ's call for a 6% windfall tax on tech giants to reinvigorate the news sector.
NUJ at IFJ100
It’s been a busy few days for the NUJ at the International Federation of Journalists' (IFJ) Centenary Congress in Paris, which has welcomed hundreds of delegates representing journalists’ unions and associations from around the world.
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.
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 statement on BBC outsourcing claims
The National Union of Journalists has called for greater clarity from the BBC following reports the broadcaster is considering a major outsourcing drive as reported by The Guardian.
Peers vote in favour of artificial intelligence transparency amendment
NUJ urges UK government support for copyright owners following a debate of the Data (Use and Access) Bill.
NUJ joins signatories urging Keir Starmer to enforce copyright law
"Creative copyright is the lifeblood of the creative industries." The union joins over 400 creatives and businesses including those from across theatre, arts, media and music urging action.
