NUJ Informed - December 2025
Strike ballots at STV and Reach; BBC Charter Renewal; Online Safety Act; the campaign to save journalism education; 2025 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture, and more.
Human Rights Day 2025: 111 journalists killed this year, say IFJ
On Human Rights Day, the NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in urging governments to end clear violations of international law after 111 journalists were killed this year.
The Irish Journalist - December 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of the newly-formatted Irish Journalist.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2025
The NUJ sends a message of solidarity to women and girls worldwide who experience violence in any of its many forms.
NUJ submission on policing and security in Northern Ireland
NUJ submission to the Northern Ireland Select Committee’s call for evidence on policing and security in Northern Ireland.
Irish biennial delegate conference 2025
‘Organising Together - Better in a Trade Union’ is the theme of the Irish biennial delegate conference that takes place in Dublin tomorrow, 8 November.
Afghanistan: Two media workers killed in cross-border fighting
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Afghan Independent Journalists’ Union (AIJU) in condemning the killing of two media workers in Afghanistan.
NUJ to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
On Monday 3 November at 5.30pm, the NUJ will host an online speaker event to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI).
Statement on second anniversary of 7 October attacks
On the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks, the NUJ remembers the journalists and civilians killed in the ongoing conflict.
NUJ welcomes introduction of journalist safety officers in every police force
Journalists now have a dedicated safety officer in every UK police force, providing direct access to support when faced with abuse and threats of violence.
Gaza: NUJ urges safety of detained Global Sumud Flotilla journalists
The National Union of Journalists has expressed its grave concern over the safety of journalists detained by Israeli authorities.
Belarus: union supports journalists resettle after their ‘forced exile’
The Belarusian Association of Journalists is supporting several journalists forced to rebuild their lives outside Belarus, following their transfer to Lithuania this month.
Yemen: nine journalists killed by Israeli strike
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists in condemning the targeted attack on Houthi-controlled areas, killing at least nine journalists.
TUC Congress 2025: solidarity with journalists in Gaza and worldwide
TUC Congress unanimously passed an NUJ motion calling on delegates to continue standing in solidarity with journalists globally and condemn attacks against media workers.
Abuse against journalists must never be tolerated
The National Union of Journalists has condemned the rising levels of online and in-person abuse wielded against journalists.
TUC Congress 2025: threat of AI to jobs and rights takes centre stage
TUC Congress unanimously supported new laws to stop AI breaching the copyrights of journalists and those working in sectors including books and photography.
NUJ concerned at arrest of journalist Nathalie Blackham
On 1 September, Israeli authorities arrested and detained the journalist for several hours in Israel.
Global solidarity on press freedom in Gaza
At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, there will soon be no one left to keep you informed.
NUJ members organise 48 hours of further action in solidarity with Palestinian journalists
Members across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe organised 48 hours of further action this week to commemorate colleagues killed in the current Gaza conflict and to highlight the vital importance of press freedom.
Solidarity statements in response to killing of Al Jazeera journalists
The NUJ and its branches have expressed condemnation and called for accountability after Israeli forces deliberately killed six media workers and another civilian in yet another targeted attack against Palestinian journalists.