Stop public bodies using litigation to thwart journalists, says NUJ parliamentary group
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.
Canary debanking sets ‘disturbing precedent for press freedom’, says NUJ
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.
NUJ welcomes Local News Fund
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £12 million in government funding for local journalism.
NUJ responds to Sky deal for ITV
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.
NUJ rejects BBC pay offer
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.
NUJ concerned over reports of Comcast deal for ITV
The NUJ has reiterated concerns over Comcast’s takeover of ITV amid media reports of agreed terms and has called for greater transparency.
NUJ responds to first wave of BBC cuts
The NUJ has warned that further brutal BBC cuts will be “devastating” for workers and audiences, urging management and the government to prioritise investing in the broadcaster.
NUJ welcomes costs decision that safeguards media freedom
Costs will not be awarded against a Freedom of Information applicant, who was facing a bill of £14,000, a court has decided.
UK Journalist Safety Liaison Officers list
Members should only contact Journalist Safety Liaison Officers (JSLOs) for issues relating to their safety or to report crimes against them as journalists.
BBC Newshour/World Tonight chapel to call strike action
NUJ members at the BBC who produce programmes including The World Tonight and Newshour, have announced industrial action starting next week, in a dispute over working patterns.
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.
Crumbs of comfort from late-payment reforms
Tim Dawson, NUJ freelance organiser, assesses the UK government’s plans to address late and poor payment practices.
NUJ responds to government report on AI and copyright
The NUJ has welcomed news that the UK government no longer supports an opt-out exception to copyright for artificial intelligence training.
NUJ welcomes launch of Local Media Strategy
The NUJ has welcomed measures in the new strategy, including a new £12 million multi-year government fund, and called for further interventions to revitalise local journalism.
NUJ members at BBC call for worker representation and no political appointees to corporation’s board
The NUJ has called for worker representation on the BBC board and an end to political appointments - changes supported by almost all members working at the broadcaster.
NUJ calls for investment, not cuts following publication of Reach full year figures
The NUJ has warned that Reach could be becoming “addicted to redundancies” as it urged the company to refrain from seeking further cuts following the announcement of increased profits today.
Members encouraged to respond to BBC Charter Review consultation
As the collective voice for journalists, the NUJ has prepared a response to the government’s consultation on the BBC Charter Review.
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.
BBC Charter Review briefing
The NUJ’s briefing on the BBC Charter Review sets out the key structural and financial reforms needed to guarantee the BBC’s future at the centre of UK cultural life.
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.