NUJ signs joint letter opposing plans to grant anonymity to firearms officers
The NUJ has signed a joint letter calling for the UK government to abandon plans to grant a presumption of anonymity to police firearms officers facing criminal proceedings.
The Journalist August-September 2025
Features on page view targets, public interest journalism, Norway's state-funded media, picketing during the Thatcher years, and more.
Scrutiny of government an essential part of public interest journalism, says NUJ
The National Union of Journalists has voiced its concern over the use of a super-injunction, preventing public interest journalism about a data breach confirmed by the UK government.
NUJ statement on Johnston report
The union has welcomed publication of a review into the BBC documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone.
NUJ expresses concern over Ireland’s Defamation (Amendment) Bill
The union is among 29 organisations urging the Seanad to act over anti-SLAPP provisions.
NUJ welcomes purchase of Shetland Times by Highland News and Media
The NUJ has welcomed the purchase of the Shetland Times by Highland News and Media, guaranteeing the future of the 153 year-old newspaper.
Kate Bell, TUC assistant general secretary, addresses DM
Delegates welcomed Bell to Blackpool with rapturous applause on the first day of conference.
Bad for the BBC, bad for Britain, and bad for the world
The NUJ BBC World Service branch has passed a motion opposing job cuts in the UK and overseas announced by the broadcaster this week.
NUJ welcomes start of open reporting in family courts in England and Wales
“Watershed” changes beginning this week to Family Procedure Rules mean that accredited journalists can report on what they see and hear whilst attending family courts, if a transparency order is granted.
Guardian & Observer journalists vote to strike
Journalists at the Guardian & Observer will undertake two 48-hour periods of strike action on 4-5 December and 12-13 December following a resounding ballot result in favour of industrial action.
Palestine: $1m in grants awarded to support public interest journalism
22 recipients were announced at the first Palestine Media Conference in Ramallah.
UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes Wayne David MP’s Anti-SLAPP Bill
The Private Members’ Bill marks a “crucial milestone for the UK to stamp out all SLAPPs targeting public interest reporting.”
NUJ welcomes updated National Action Plan for the safety of journalists
Legal threats, journalists’ safety and online abuse all feature in the refreshed publication.
Cadwalladr Court of Appeal decision a major blow to public interest journalism
The Court of Appeal has instructed journalist Carole Cadwalladr to pay costs in excess of £1m to multimillionaire Arron Banks.
DM2023: media freedom
Protection of sources, Freedom of Information and media plurality all featured in the media freedom debate.
NUJ welcomes MPs’ call for Journalism Fund
The quality and coverage of local news will continue to decline, damaging democracy, without new support from the government, a cross-party committee of MPs has reported.
NUJ submission to the National Security Bill committee
NUJ submission with coalition members to the National Security Bill Committee
Australia: police seek permission to raid news outlet NT Independent
NUJ echoes calls by the IFJ and sister union Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance for the protection of journalists in Australia's Northern Territory.
NUJ welcomes Scottish government’s commitment to a public interest news institute
The union said Scotland desperately needed an organisation to champion public interest news, but it needed start-up funding from the government.
NUJ welcomes high court decision in libel case against Carole Cadwalladr
Today's judgment is a win for public interest journalism and press freedom.