Changes to eligibility for the UK skilled worker visa
A House of Commons Library briefing has been published following changes to UK visa and settlement rules.
NUJ reacts to shocking revelations of alleged Iranian spies targeting UK-based journalists
Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today and are alleged to have targeted UK-based journalists working in Iran International.
Presumption of anonymity for firearms officers poses grave threat to public interest journalism, say NUJ and JUSTICE
The NUJ and law reform charity JUSTICE have written jointly to Yvette Cooper, UK home secretary, expressing deep concern over a proposed change in law granting anonymity to firearms officers subject to criminal proceedings following a shooting.
NUJ expresses concern at removal of Apple’s ADP
Weakened protections for UK Apple users risks harm to journalists and our democracy, says Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary.
British government must not risk safety of journalist Ghazi Ghareeb Zorab
NUJ Parliamentary Group writes to Immigration Minister calling for a halt to the deportation of Zorab to Iraq.
NUJ calls on UK government to halt deportation of journalist Ghazi Ghareeb Zorab
The NUJ has urged UK authorities to stop the deportation of a Kurdish journalist facing threats to his safety if returned to Iraq.
Inquiry finds undercover police actions were unjustified
Report published by the Undercover Policing Inquiry reveals actions by officers would have been brought to a rapid end had they been publicly known.
NUJ co-signs open letter to the Home Office urging support for Afghan journalists
The union has joined groups in asking the Home Secretary to provide clarification on support available for Afghan journalists in danger.
Four in five journalists have experienced threats and violence at work
Over one in three female respondents said they do not feel safe operating as a journalist in the UK, a government survey has found.
Secrets and lies – are Boris’ assurances that journalists won’t be treated as spies believable?
NEC member Tim Dawson assesses the PM's latest comments
NUJ calls for public interest defence for unauthorised disclosures
Union warns the Home Office plans are a severe threat to journalism
UK government conflates journalism and espionage in latest Home Office consultation
The proposals on which the government is consulting create clear new detriments for journalists and journalism.
NUJ asks journalists and media outlets to respond to official secrets reform
The union has urged media organisations and journalists to respond to the latest Home Office consultation setting out proposals to update the existing official secrets and espionage laws.
Journalists asked to give evidence of threats to their safety
The UK government is inviting journalists to give evidence to the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists so it can put in place measures to make sure they can operate free from threats and violence.
DCMS: Safety of Journalists Call for Evidence
This is call for evidence from the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists for journalists to contribute evidence and complete a survey so the government can improve its understanding of the problem of threats and abuse towards them, and assess to the police and judicial response. The responses will enable the committee to take action to ensure that journalists operating within the UK can do so free from threats, violence and abuse.
NUJ welcomes the launch of a national action plan to protect journalists
The union said the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists’ plan was an important step towards ensuring journalists can carry out their work free from harassment and attack. It was launched with cross-party support.
