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Calling all aspiring young writers: Ian Bell award now open

The NUJ is inviting writers living in Scotland to apply for the award in commemoration of the radical journalist Ian Bell

STV

Following a series of complaints by members of the STV News Chapel of the NUJ about the conduct of a member of senior management, the NUJ would like to thank those individuals for speaking out.

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.

Scottish Conservatives launch plan to support local and national media

Following cross-party talks by Edinburgh Freelance Branch, the Conservatives responded positively by taking up proposals in the NUJ's News Recovery Plan

NUJ says no to FOI delays in new Scottish bill

The union is urging the Scottish Parliament to consider the Freedom of Information implications in the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill being pushed through the Scottish Parliament today.

Winners announced for Ian Bell New Writing award

A wealth of young talent was identified in the NUJ Edinburgh & District branch competition in memory of journalist and author Ian Bell.

Newsquest drops compulsory redundancies in Glasgow after strike threat

The papers involved were The Herald, The Herald on Sunday, the Glasgow Times, The National and The Sunday National.

Overwhelming mandate for strike action at Newsquest in Scotland

The ballot covers The Herald, The Herald on Sunday, the Evening Times (recently re-launched as the Glasgow Times), The National and the Sunday National.