Nesrine Malik delivers 2026 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture
The NUJ Black Members’ Council (BMC) held a successful event to celebrate pioneering journalist Claudia Jones and this year’s George Viner Memorial Fund scholars.
The Guardian ends casual status
The Guardian announced last month that it would no longer use casual staff, ending a practice that has existed for several decades.
Guest speaker announced for Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture 2026
Nesrine Malik, Guardian columnist, has been announced as the guest speaker for the 2026 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture.
NUJ statement on Guardian freelance terms review
The Guardian has announced a fundamental review of terms and conditions for ‘casuals’, ‘freelances’, and ‘contributors’.
NUJ responds after Nigel Farage shares journalist’s Press Card on social media
The NUJ has responded to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage posting a photo of a journalist’s NUJ Press Card across social media.
Publishing reps hold successful summit
The NUJ Newspaper & Agencies Council (NAC) held a national summit for reps in the publishing sector on Saturday 14 March in Birmingham.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP gives 2025 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture
This year’s annual lecture organised by the NUJ Black Members’ Council (BMC) focused on learning from trailblazing journalist Claudia Jones in the fight against the far-right.
Billy Bragg sings at third day of Guardian & Observer strike as MPs table early day motion
Politicians express “serious concerns” about Observer sale
Third day of Guardian & Observer strikes to feature carols, protest songs and a festive picket line as campaign to Save the Observer continues
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The Observer background - facts and figures
NUJ key facts and figures on The Observer.