The Journalist February-March 2026
Our cover feature considers where ethical journalism is heading amid the many demands for quick-fire reporting and clickbait stories.
Northamptonshire branch relaunched with strong stance on journalists’ safety
The Northamptonshire branch is officially back up and running, marking its relaunch with a commitment to the safety of journalists across the county.
PA members celebrate new branch with tea party
Press Association staff celebrated the creation of a new NUJ branch with cake and a cuppa.
NUJ celebrates recognition at The Lancet and Cell Press
NUJ members at The Lancet and Cell Press have secured recognition with the publisher Elsevier following a tenacious, determined campaign.
HeartUnions Week 2026
HeartUnions Week, 9-15 February, is an opportunity to celebrate the union’s wins and remind us of what we can achieve when we work together.
NUJ Branch January 2026
This month's edition contains industrial updates at STV, union wins at Elsevier and PA, the George Viner Scholarship, and upcoming events.
NUJ would welcome investigation into Telegraph takeover
The proposed takeover of the Telegraph Media Group by the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) may need to be referred for regulatory scrutiny, UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has suggested.
Kerrang! journalists’ strike shows true metal
In December freelance writers at music magazine Kerrang! showed the power of coordinated, collective action.
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.
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.
NUJ celebrates Life Membership in good company
A stellar cast of some of the most prominent figures in Irish journalism featured at a presentation ceremony in Dublin last night when the NUJ presented life membership certificates to journalists with more than 40 years membership of the union.
NUJ wins best journal at 2025 TUC Comms Awards
The Journalist was awarded best union journal at the 48th TUC Comms Awards last night.
The Irish Journalist - December 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of the newly-formatted Irish Journalist.
ProfCom and NEC election results announced
The NUJ has announced election results for seats on its Professional Training Committee (ProfCom) and National Executive Council (NEC).
NUJ members honoured in celebration of Irish trade unionists
Three NUJ members are featured in volume five of Left Lives, a celebration of Irish trade union leaders published by Umiskin Press and launched in Dublin on Wednesday night.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP gives 2025 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture
This year’s annual lecture organised by the NUJ Black Members’ Council (BMC) focused on learning from trailblazing journalist Claudia Jones in the fight against the far-right.
NUJ wins pledge over Reform UK Nottinghamshire ban
The NUJ Nottingham branch has secured a government pledge after the leader of Reform UK in Nottinghamshire imposed a ban on reporters from the Nottingham Post/Nottinghamshire Live news website.
Sparánacht Bhrainse Átha Cliath, Ceardchumann Náisiúnta na nIriseoirí
The NUJ Dublin branch has launched a bursary to encourage a new generation of Irish language student journalists into the profession.
BBC workers call for board reform and sustainable funding
NUJ members at the BBC have outlined their vision for an impartial, universally available and funded BBC.
Report from NUJ Irish delegate conference
West of Ireland based freelance Stephen Corrigan has been elected as Cathaoirleach (Chair) of the Irish Executive Council (IEC).