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The BBC has “defended the indefensible” by spending more than £1m fighting discrimination cases
The corporation has disclosed it paid more than £1 million to external barristers and solicitors to deal with tribunal claims brought by staff in equal pay and race discrimination cases.
Payback 2021 is now open
If your work been published in a book, magazine or on TV you are probably eligible for Payback royalties.
MPs call for support for the forgotten freelances
The Public Accounts Committee has given HMRC six weeks to explain why so many of the self-employed have not received a penny of Covid-19 government aid.
BBC needs a stable funding model free from political interference, says NUJ
The National Audit Office said the corporation needed a strategic plan as it faces an uncertain financial future
FEU statement on no deal for creative industries
The Federation of Entertainment Unions is deeply disturbed to hear that proposals for special travel rights for the creative workforce were turned down during Brexit negotiations.
NUJ: government should oppose Assange’s prosecution
On the eve of the ruling in Julian Assange’s extradition case, the NUJ calls on the UK government to make a clear statement that the prosecution of Julian Assange would be grievously damaging to media freedom.
National World strikes £10.2million deal for JPI Media
Michelle Stanistreet, said: “News of today’s sale of JPI Media brings an end to the uncertainty that has hovered over the company’s future for some years." She will be seeking an early meeting with the new management team on behalf of NUJ chapels recognised across the group.
Third Covid-19 grant for freelances now open – but 3 million left out in the cold
Applications are open for a third taxable grant, while the union battles on for redress for those still not included.
NUJ welcomes new body to oversee tech giants
The Digital Markets Unit will be set up “to oversee a pro-competition regime for digital platforms, including those funded by digital advertising”.
Lords report calls for tech platforms to pay for news and an industry-wide diversity charter
NUJ backs peers recommendations, but calls for a bolder response and levy on tech giants to fund innovation and greater media plurality.
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