MPs have urged the UK government to protect public service journalism and address the distorting effects of social media and artificial intelligence. On 24 June, MPs from various parties gathered in Westminster Hall to debate the media green paper, which …
This 90-minute session is for any branch committee members who would like to learn more about the role of branches in our union's democracy. Topics covered will include: Raising issues through the NUJ's democractic structures Nominating branch …
MPs have called on the government to do more to safeguard press freedom after a public body attempted to recover Freedom of Information (FOI) costs from freelance journalist and NUJ member Barnie Choudhury. Last month a tribunal threw out a claim by the …
The NUJ has welcomed the freeing of photographer Klaus Thymann after a five-day detention in Uganda. Thymann, an NUJ member, was working in the Rwenzori mountains where he has undertaken many previous assignments. Thymann is a Danish national but has been …
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £12 million in government funding for local journalism. The Local News Fund will be distributed over two years and aims to “ensure the long-term provision of high-quality local news”. The …
The NUJ is seeking an explanation in response to reports that Lloyds Bank has suspended access to The Canary’s funds without giving a reason. Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: "The NUJ is concerned by reports that The Canary has ceased its …
The NUJ has responded to the announcement that Sky, owned by US company Comcast, has agreed a £1.6 billion deal to take over ITV’s Media & Entertainment division. Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “Sky’s deal to acquire ITV’s Media & …
The NUJ joined delegates from across the trade union movement to discuss how to counter the rise in far-right rhetoric and anti-LGBT+ activity at the TUC LGBT+ Conference. Held in Brighton from 25-26 June, the conference discussed industrial and political …
The NUJ has responded after three men were found not guilty of the murder of journalist and union member Lyra McKee in a verdict delivered at Belfast Crown Court today (3 July). In her closing remarks, Mrs Justice Smyth described McKee's murder as …
Judgment will be handed down in Belfast Crown Court today (Friday 3 July) in the long-running trial of three men accused of murdering freelance journalist and NUJ member Lyra McKee. Lyra died after being shot as she stood close to police vehicles while …
The NUJ is calling on the BBC to reconsider its decision to cut dedicated foreign stringers (correspondents). Reporters covering 13 capitals and the United Nations (UN) have been told that they are no longer required. On 16 June, the freelance BBC …
The NUJ has joined forces with sister unions to launch a new petition calling on Matt Brittin, BBC director general, and the UK prime minister to back the BBC and its workers. The petition responds to BBC plans to slash between 1,800-2,000 jobs as part of …
The NUJ has rejected the BBC’s latest pay offer, saying it falls well below inflation and would amount to a real-terms pay cut for members. The offer follows several months of negotiations with the NUJ, BECTU and Unite. Under the proposal, BBC staff would …
The NUJ has called for the immediate release of our member, Klaus Thymann, who was arrested in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday 29 June. Thymann, a renowned photographer, was in Uganda hoping to enter the Rwenzori Mountains, where he has previously documented …
The funeral of John Bailey, former NUJ president and member of honour, will take place on 13 July in Hartlepool, and will be open to friends and colleagues wishing to pay their respects. The service will start at noon at St Joseph's Church and will be …
The union’s new recruitment and organising strategy; strike action at STV and the BBC; Employment Rights Act update; conferences round-up; the right to food; IFJ100. Welcome to the latest edition of NUJ Informed, news from the union’s National Executive …
NUJ members gathered at Independent House today (26 June) to mark the 30th anniversary of the murder of Veronica Guerin.The event was hosted by the Mediahuis chapel and attended by chapel members, senior editorial staff, and NUJ representatives - including …
The NUJ's National Executive Council (NEC) has offered its full support to the industrial strategy BBC members deem necessary to resist savage job cuts. The following motion was unanimously agreed at a meeting of the NEC on 26 June: The BBC continues …
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, recalls the life of Independent Newspapers chapel colleague Veronica Guerin, who was murdered 30 years ago today. The memories are vivid. The dingy, clickety-clackety, chattering newsroom engulfed in silence …
The NUJ has reiterated concerns over Comcast’s takeover of ITV amid media reports of agreed terms and has called for greater transparency. Reuters today (25 June) reported that Sky, owned by US company Comcast, has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media & …
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