Cuts to Newsnight a major blow to investigative news, says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists is deeply concerned about changes in BBC News and Current Affairs which will result the closure of 127 posts.
Sued and spied on
Tim Dawson reports on a webinar which examined the threats to investigative journalists and writers telling their stories and exposing wrongdoing.
BBC reps fear new format will "dumb down" local radio news
BBC local radio journalists are deeply concerned that a restructure of jobs will result in hard and investigative news being played down in favour of "fluffy" stories and more music.
Reprieve for Assange, with a sting in the tail
NUJ NEC member Tim Dawson explains the atmosphere in court as Judge Baraitser rules on Julian Assange extradition.
NUJ welcomes Assange's extradition victory
US authorities have 15 days to appeal and have indicated their intention to do so.
NUJ: government should oppose Assange’s prosecution
On the eve of the ruling in Julian Assange’s extradition case, the NUJ calls on the UK government to make a clear statement that the prosecution of Julian Assange would be grievously damaging to media freedom.
Assange trial hears evidence from Kahled El-Masri
Cover up of his torture by Macedonian police and the CIA was revealed by Wikileaks.
NUJ response to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy/Companies House consultation on corporate transparency and register reform
Journalists have a job of holding businesses to account. Companies House is a vital part of our democracy and plays an important role in ensuring there is corporate transparency.
The Journalist July August 2019
Summer time is here and many of us may be going overseas for a holiday.
NUJ briefing: Counter Terrorism and Border Security Bill September 2018
The National Union of Journalists in the UK and Ireland (NUJ) remains concerned by proposals contained within the draft counter terrorism and border security bill – a number of clauses could gravely endanger legitimate, public interest, media reporting of terrorists and terrorism.
Journalism post-Snowden: a simple guide to protecting your information & contacts
This guide is for members of the NUJ in the UK and Ireland and provides practical advice about how to protect your information and contacts.
NUJ submission to the parliamentary bill committee on the data protection bill
A key tenet of the union's ethical code is principle 1 which states that members shall: "at all times uphold and defends the principle of media freedom, the right of freedom of expression and the right of the public to be informed."
Submission to the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality General Scheme of the Communications (Data Retention) Bill 2017
The NUJ believes that the highest level of protection, under both Irish Constitutional and international law, must be afforded to journalists in respect of privacy in their communications.