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The NUJ has responded to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage posting a photo of a journalist’s NUJ Press Card across social media.

It’s been a busy few days for the NUJ at the International Federation of Journalists' (IFJ) Centenary Congress in Paris, which has welcomed hundreds of delegates representing journalists’ unions and associations from around the world.

The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2026 is ‘Shaping a Future at Peace’.

Journalists in the UK and Ireland are increasingly becoming the targets of “shocking” abuse and harassment both online and in-person, restricting their ability to do their work, according to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

This report analyses instances of abuse, harassment, and intimidation encountered by journalists in the course of their work, using data collected in the first year of the NUJ’s Journalists’ Safety Tracker.

The NUJ’s motion highlighting the harm caused to women by far right, racist and sexist rhetoric passed at this year’s conference.

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).

The National Union of Journalists has condemned the rising levels of online and in-person abuse wielded against journalists. 

TUC Congress unanimously supported new laws to stop AI breaching the copyrights of journalists and those working in sectors including books and photography.

The UK Home Office’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000 has been the subject of considerable debate, prompting a range of queries about the rights and responsibilities of journalists.

Journalists in Northern Ireland are facing regular death threats and attacks, with few of the perpetrators prosecuted, according to a new report by Amnesty International.

The union will always stand firm for the right of bona-fide newsgatherers to do their jobs without fear of threats to their well-being.

This year’s theme is ‘Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.’

Use the NUJ’s online tool to inform us of incidents including of abuse, harassment and legal proceedings made against you.

The union is encouraging journalists to use the online reporting tool capturing incidents of harassment, abuse and “lawfare” targeted at journalists across the UK and Ireland.

Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the International UN day, the NUJ backs calls for urgent action to ensure all perpetrators of crimes against journalists are brought to justice.

Tim Dawson, IFJ deputy general secretary, recounts an experience of violence and intimidation as a young journalist whilst welcoming the NUJ’s Journalists’ Safety Tracker.

The NUJ has responded to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage posting a photo of a journalist’s NUJ Press Card across social media.

It’s been a busy few days for the NUJ at the International Federation of Journalists' (IFJ) Centenary Congress in Paris, which has welcomed hundreds of delegates representing journalists’ unions and associations from around the world.

The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2026 is ‘Shaping a Future at Peace’.

Journalists in the UK and Ireland are increasingly becoming the targets of “shocking” abuse and harassment both online and in-person, restricting their ability to do their work, according to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

This report analyses instances of abuse, harassment, and intimidation encountered by journalists in the course of their work, using data collected in the first year of the NUJ’s Journalists’ Safety Tracker.

The NUJ’s motion highlighting the harm caused to women by far right, racist and sexist rhetoric passed at this year’s conference.

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).

The National Union of Journalists has condemned the rising levels of online and in-person abuse wielded against journalists. 

TUC Congress unanimously supported new laws to stop AI breaching the copyrights of journalists and those working in sectors including books and photography.

The UK Home Office’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000 has been the subject of considerable debate, prompting a range of queries about the rights and responsibilities of journalists.

Journalists in Northern Ireland are facing regular death threats and attacks, with few of the perpetrators prosecuted, according to a new report by Amnesty International.

The union will always stand firm for the right of bona-fide newsgatherers to do their jobs without fear of threats to their well-being.

This year’s theme is ‘Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.’

Use the NUJ’s online tool to inform us of incidents including of abuse, harassment and legal proceedings made against you.

The union is encouraging journalists to use the online reporting tool capturing incidents of harassment, abuse and “lawfare” targeted at journalists across the UK and Ireland.

Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the International UN day, the NUJ backs calls for urgent action to ensure all perpetrators of crimes against journalists are brought to justice.

Tim Dawson, IFJ deputy general secretary, recounts an experience of violence and intimidation as a young journalist whilst welcoming the NUJ’s Journalists’ Safety Tracker.