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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.

The NUJ has reiterated concerns over Comcast’s takeover of ITV amid media reports of agreed terms and has called for greater transparency.

The NUJ has expressed concern over Comcast’s proposed takeover of ITV following reports that the deal does not guarantee a cash injection for local news.

The NUJ has condemned Ofcom’s decision to allow STV to cut its dedicated news coverage for the North of Scotland as “the weakest of decisions in the face of the strongest of opposition”. 

The NUJ has responded to the government’s order for the deletion of a large database of criminal court records, which many journalists use to track cases.

Jonathan Lovett is remembered for his humour, theatricality, creativity, and commitment to local journalism and trade unionism.

The NUJ has urged the UK government to retain requirements for alcohol licensing notices and changes to local governance to be printed in local newspapers.

The union has welcomed ideas outlined by the broadcaster, whilst calling for action to ensure the sustainability of local news and access to programmes.

The NUJ has encouraged all members affected by the retendering of Local Democracy Reporter Service (LDRS) contracts to seek the union’s support.

Following a summit of LDR union members, the NUJ has raised its concerns including on inconsistent LDR pay rates and unacceptable story count levels, calling for urgent change to the scheme.

Research by the Reuters Institute for Journalism reveals UK audience interest in news has dropped by almost half since 2015, although trust in public service broadcasters in the UK and Ireland remains.

NUJ repeats its concern over cuts to sports coverage by the publisher.

NUJ parliamentary briefing garners support from MPs concerned about the publisher’s latest round of job cuts and its impact on journalism. 

The directors and shareholders of Reach, publisher of titles including The Mirror, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, Irish Daily Mirror and Liverpool Echo, have been told it needs a radical rethinking of its business strategy in a letter from the National Union of Journalists.

Community news reporters across publishers face cuts to their training and studies following news Facebook will no longer provide funding.

The union now has a mandate for strike action, but will continue talks with management.

Ministers in Wales have been called on to make public interest news a public service and for a Welsh Media Institute to promote a well-funded, plural and diverse media.

BBC Local journalists begin 24 hour strike action today at 11am. Messages of solidarity have been shared in support of action opposing cuts to local radio.

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.

The NUJ has reiterated concerns over Comcast’s takeover of ITV amid media reports of agreed terms and has called for greater transparency.

The NUJ has expressed concern over Comcast’s proposed takeover of ITV following reports that the deal does not guarantee a cash injection for local news.

The NUJ has condemned Ofcom’s decision to allow STV to cut its dedicated news coverage for the North of Scotland as “the weakest of decisions in the face of the strongest of opposition”. 

The NUJ has responded to the government’s order for the deletion of a large database of criminal court records, which many journalists use to track cases.

Jonathan Lovett is remembered for his humour, theatricality, creativity, and commitment to local journalism and trade unionism.

The NUJ has urged the UK government to retain requirements for alcohol licensing notices and changes to local governance to be printed in local newspapers.

The union has welcomed ideas outlined by the broadcaster, whilst calling for action to ensure the sustainability of local news and access to programmes.

The NUJ has encouraged all members affected by the retendering of Local Democracy Reporter Service (LDRS) contracts to seek the union’s support.

Following a summit of LDR union members, the NUJ has raised its concerns including on inconsistent LDR pay rates and unacceptable story count levels, calling for urgent change to the scheme.

Research by the Reuters Institute for Journalism reveals UK audience interest in news has dropped by almost half since 2015, although trust in public service broadcasters in the UK and Ireland remains.

NUJ repeats its concern over cuts to sports coverage by the publisher.

NUJ parliamentary briefing garners support from MPs concerned about the publisher’s latest round of job cuts and its impact on journalism. 

The directors and shareholders of Reach, publisher of titles including The Mirror, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, Irish Daily Mirror and Liverpool Echo, have been told it needs a radical rethinking of its business strategy in a letter from the National Union of Journalists.

Community news reporters across publishers face cuts to their training and studies following news Facebook will no longer provide funding.

The union now has a mandate for strike action, but will continue talks with management.

Ministers in Wales have been called on to make public interest news a public service and for a Welsh Media Institute to promote a well-funded, plural and diverse media.

BBC Local journalists begin 24 hour strike action today at 11am. Messages of solidarity have been shared in support of action opposing cuts to local radio.