NUJ submission to the College of Policing’s media and communications consultation
NUJ response to the College of Policing’s consultation on how police forces should approach sharing information with the media and public.
NUJ Christmas hours and how to access emergency support
The NUJ will close for the Christmas break at 1pm on Wednesday 24 December, with the London and Irish offices reopening on Friday 2 January and the Scottish office on Monday 5 January.
NUJ members at STV to hold one-day strike in New Year over cuts
Staff at STV News are to hold a one-day strike on 7 January over compulsory redundancies and the broadcaster’s plans to axe the north edition of its News at 6 programme.
The Journalist December-January 2026
Our cover feature looks at the rise of the side hustle with more freelances taking on non-journalistic work to make ends meet.
NUJ labels Malcolm Denmark a ‘Scrooge’ over pay award refusal
The NUJ has branded Iconic Media CEO Malcolm Denmark a “Scrooge” over his broken promises to National World staff to make a pay award for 2025, and has accused him of ripping up recognition agreements with the NUJ across the business.
NUJ calls for independent inquiry into alleged violations of BBC editorial independence
NUJ reps at the BBC have voted in support of an independent inquiry into “any allegations of inappropriate interference by board members in editorial matters.”
NUJ Informed - December 2025
Strike ballots at STV and Reach; BBC Charter Renewal; Online Safety Act; the campaign to save journalism education; 2025 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture, and more.
BEAU statement on BBC Charter Review launch
The NUJ has joined sister unions in writing to UK culture minister Lisa Nandy to reiterate the key principles that must underpin the BBC Charter Review process following the publication of the government’s green paper on 16 December.
Employment Rights Bill set to become law after Lords battle ends
The NUJ has welcomed the passing of the Employment Rights Bill through the Lords, bringing a new law that will provide better protection for workers a step closer.
Senior Reporter - December 2025
News from the NUJ's 60+ Council.
NUJ response to Press Regulation Panel call for information
NUJ response to Press Regulation Panel call for information on press information in the UK.
NUJ signs joint letter opposing plans to break end-to-end encryption
The NUJ has signed a joint letter to Liz Kendall, UK technology secretary, highlighting the threat of breaking end-to-end encryption on journalists and journalism.
Watered down plans for STV News restructure still ‘bad for journalism’
The National Union of Journalists has criticised proposals by Ofcom which would allow STV to axe its separate news programme for the north of Scotland.
NUJ responds to BBC Charter Review launch
The government has launched the BBC Charter Review, pledging to “future-proof” the BBC and its “world-class journalism”.
NUJ Wales condemns Reform UK’s threats and smears against journalists
The NUJ’s Welsh Executive Council (WEC) has strongly condemned recent attacks by Reform UK on journalists in Wales.
Closure of Northern Standard a blow to journalism
The NUJ has expressed grave disappointment at the decision of the Smyth family to cease publication this month of the Northern Standard.
MPs demand urgent regulation and funding for local news industry
MPs have called for urgent investment, reform, and regulation to revive local journalism in the face of enormous financial pressures and the threat of big tech.
Human Rights Day 2025: 111 journalists killed this year, say IFJ
On Human Rights Day, the NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in urging governments to end clear violations of international law after 111 journalists were killed this year.
Industrial action ballot results - NUJ trade dispute with STV
Full results from December 2025 ballot of NUJ members at STV.
NUJ members at STV vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
NUJ members at STV have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action over the Scottish broadcaster’s plans to make compulsory redundancies and to axe the STV North edition of the News at 6.