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NUJ responds after Nigel Farage shares journalist’s Press Card on social media

The NUJ has responded to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage posting a photo of a journalist’s NUJ Press Card across social media.

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15 May 2026
Costs award would endanger journalism, NUJ warns

Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser, reports on the tribunal hearing into attempts to recover Freedom of Information (FOI) costs from journalist Barnie Choudhury.

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29 Apr 2026
FOI costs enforcement presents new SLAPPs threat

The NUJ has warned that legally enforced recovery of Freedom of Information (FOI) costs could pose a serious threat to media freedom and open the door to SLAPP-style intimidation of journalists.

Barnie Choudhury standing in the Oldham FC stadium.

NUJ joins anti-SLAPP day of action

The NUJ has joined its partners in the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition in a day of action to spread awareness of abusive legal threats and lawsuits.

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NUJ welcomes Harris rejection of Media Minister's sinister media review demand

The NUJ has welcomed the acceptance by Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, that a review of media coverage of oil price protests across Ireland last week would not be appropriate.

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NUJ alarmed at sinister comments by media minister on coverage of oil protests

The NUJ has described as "sinister and deeply disturbing" the call by Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, for a Coimisiún na Meán review of media coverage of the recent nationwide fuel protests.

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Israel: five Palestinian media platforms banned amid crackdown

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the Israeli government’s ban on five Palestinian online media platforms reporting on events in Jerusalem.

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Vincent Kearney treated as a ‘suspect’

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, looks back on day one of this week’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearing of the case taken by union member Vincent Kearney and the BBC against the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Vincent Kearney wearing a suit and tie holds a 'Journalism Is Not A Crime' placard.

State surveillance an ‘attack on public interest journalism’, says NUJ member Vincent Kearney as tribunal hearing begins

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) today heard of unlawful surveillance against former BBC journalist and National Union of Journalists (NUJ) member Vincent Kearney.

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NUJ calls for independent inquiry and stricter legislation on journalist surveillance

The NUJ has called for stricter legislation to prevent corporate surveillance of journalists and for an independent inquiry into allegations surrounding the hiring of a public relations agency to investigate numerous reporters and their sources.

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NUJ statement on reports Labour thinktank investigated journalists

The NUJ has responded to reports that Labour Together hired PR firm APCO Worldwide to investigate journalists who were probing irregularities in the thinktank’s funding.

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Philippines: Frenchie Mae Cumpio convicted for “financing terrorism”

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio on baseless charges of “financing terrorism”. 

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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.

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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.

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16 Dec 2025
Israel: Government seeks to ban foreign media outlets permanently if deemed “a security threat”

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in expressing its concern that over the passing of a bill that allows the Israeli government to shut down foreign media outlets alleged to “undermine national security”, without judicial oversight and regardless of the security situation. 

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Murder charge against Filipino community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio dropped

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the immediate release of Frenchie Mae Cumpio and the cessation of all baseless charges against her.

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USA: NUJ calls for release of journalist detained by ICE

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the immediate release of UK journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi.

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Media ban reflects ‘Yes Minister' approach to community safety partnerships, says NUJ

The NUJ has called on Jim O’Callaghan, Ireland’s minister for justice, home affairs and migration, to urgently amend the guidelines published for the recently established Local Community Safety Partnerships, which allow the new local committees to meet in secret.

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NUJ signs joint letter opposing plans to grant anonymity to firearms officers

The NUJ has signed a joint letter calling for the UK government to abandon plans to grant a presumption of anonymity to police firearms officers facing criminal proceedings.

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14 Oct 2025

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NUJ responds after Nigel Farage shares journalist’s Press Card on social media

The NUJ has responded to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage posting a photo of a journalist’s NUJ Press Card across social media.

NUJ logo (website).png

15 May 2026
Costs award would endanger journalism, NUJ warns

Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser, reports on the tribunal hearing into attempts to recover Freedom of Information (FOI) costs from journalist Barnie Choudhury.

NUJ logo (website).png

29 Apr 2026
FOI costs enforcement presents new SLAPPs threat

The NUJ has warned that legally enforced recovery of Freedom of Information (FOI) costs could pose a serious threat to media freedom and open the door to SLAPP-style intimidation of journalists.

Barnie Choudhury standing in the Oldham FC stadium.

NUJ joins anti-SLAPP day of action

The NUJ has joined its partners in the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition in a day of action to spread awareness of abusive legal threats and lawsuits.

HF72fGfWsAAhWX-.jpg

NUJ welcomes Harris rejection of Media Minister's sinister media review demand

The NUJ has welcomed the acceptance by Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, that a review of media coverage of oil price protests across Ireland last week would not be appropriate.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ alarmed at sinister comments by media minister on coverage of oil protests

The NUJ has described as "sinister and deeply disturbing" the call by Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, for a Coimisiún na Meán review of media coverage of the recent nationwide fuel protests.

NUJ logo (website).png

Israel: five Palestinian media platforms banned amid crackdown

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the Israeli government’s ban on five Palestinian online media platforms reporting on events in Jerusalem.

IFJ website logo

Vincent Kearney treated as a ‘suspect’

Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, looks back on day one of this week’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearing of the case taken by union member Vincent Kearney and the BBC against the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Vincent Kearney wearing a suit and tie holds a 'Journalism Is Not A Crime' placard.

State surveillance an ‘attack on public interest journalism’, says NUJ member Vincent Kearney as tribunal hearing begins

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) today heard of unlawful surveillance against former BBC journalist and National Union of Journalists (NUJ) member Vincent Kearney.

Surveillance case at Royal Court of Justice.jpg

NUJ calls for independent inquiry and stricter legislation on journalist surveillance

The NUJ has called for stricter legislation to prevent corporate surveillance of journalists and for an independent inquiry into allegations surrounding the hiring of a public relations agency to investigate numerous reporters and their sources.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ statement on reports Labour thinktank investigated journalists

The NUJ has responded to reports that Labour Together hired PR firm APCO Worldwide to investigate journalists who were probing irregularities in the thinktank’s funding.

NUJ logo (website).png

Philippines: Frenchie Mae Cumpio convicted for “financing terrorism”

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in condemning the conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio on baseless charges of “financing terrorism”. 

IFJ website logo

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.

NUJ logo (website).png

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.

NUJ logo (website).png

16 Dec 2025
Israel: Government seeks to ban foreign media outlets permanently if deemed “a security threat”

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in expressing its concern that over the passing of a bill that allows the Israeli government to shut down foreign media outlets alleged to “undermine national security”, without judicial oversight and regardless of the security situation. 

Press Freedom small image - credit IFJ.png

Murder charge against Filipino community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio dropped

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the immediate release of Frenchie Mae Cumpio and the cessation of all baseless charges against her.

IFJ website logo

USA: NUJ calls for release of journalist detained by ICE

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in calling for the immediate release of UK journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi.

IFJ website logo

Media ban reflects ‘Yes Minister' approach to community safety partnerships, says NUJ

The NUJ has called on Jim O’Callaghan, Ireland’s minister for justice, home affairs and migration, to urgently amend the guidelines published for the recently established Local Community Safety Partnerships, which allow the new local committees to meet in secret.

NUJ logo (website).png

NUJ signs joint letter opposing plans to grant anonymity to firearms officers

The NUJ has signed a joint letter calling for the UK government to abandon plans to grant a presumption of anonymity to police firearms officers facing criminal proceedings.

NUJ logo (website).png

14 Oct 2025

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