covid-19
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Government must drop TV licence inquiry and support the BBC’s public service broadcasting
2 April 2020: The BBC's future must be sustainable and protected.
NUJ says no to FOI delays in new Scottish bill
1 April 2020: 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.
JPIMedia
1 April 2020: The union is asking JPIMedia NUJ members to contact their local reps re the company's announcement regarding the government's job retention scheme and proposed pay reductions.
Claiming a grant under the coronavirus UK Self-employment Income Support Scheme
31 March 2020: HW Fisher tax experts assess the scheme for Covid-19 assistance for the self-employed and offer helpline for freelance members.
NUJ members covering crisis should carry press card
31 March 2020: Following constructive talks with the NUJ and the National Police Chiefs Council, the council has produced guidance on working with journalists during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Freelance package offers hope, but also problems
27 March 2020: The NUJ has welcomed the Chancellor’s new scheme for freelances affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, but said it doesn’t go far enough.
New scheme will aid Irish members
25 March 2020: The NUJ has welcomed new measures announced by the Irish government, including wage subsidies for employees in businesses that have been hit by the coronavirus.
NUJ seeks crisis forum on Corona threat to media jobs in Ireland
21 March 2020: The NUJ's Irish Secretary warned many journalists in Ireland are fearful for their livelihood as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
UK freelances face destitution as they have been 'forgotten' in the government’s rescue package for businesses
21 March 2020: Ministers must provide financial protection for the self-employed; other countries' deals may offer potential solutions, says the NUJ.
FEU calls for an income guarantee to protect workers in the arts and media
20 March 2020: Freelances in the creative and media industries are being hit hard during the coronavirus emergency.
