MPs call for investment in public service journalism
MPs have urged the UK government to protect public service journalism and address the distorting effects of social media and artificial intelligence.
NUJ welcomes Local News Fund
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £12 million in government funding for local journalism.
UK government publishes media green paper
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a consultation on plans to improve access to trusted news.
The Journalist April-May 2026
Our cover feature explores the rise of the fake experts after a journalist's suspicions about one person he was emailing led him to discover AI creations.
BBC Charter Review briefing
The NUJ’s briefing on the BBC Charter Review sets out the key structural and financial reforms needed to guarantee the BBC’s future at the centre of UK cultural life.
Killers of Martin O’Hagan must be brought to justice
Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the murder of Martin O’Hagan, the NUJ has repeated its call for an independent investigation to ensure the perpetrators of his killing are brought to justice.
Demand an end to the freelance rip off
Fair treatment for freelance journalists must be central to business reforms on which the UK government is consulting. The union has launched a new campaign and urges engagement from freelances.
Changes to eligibility for the UK skilled worker visa
A House of Commons Library briefing has been published following changes to UK visa and settlement rules.
UK creators demand prime minister recognises creators’ human rights and protects copyright
The NUJ is signatory to a letter to Keir Starmer, seeking government's justification for failing to enforce the rights of UK copyright holders, as required by international and UK human rights law.
Open letter on protecting journalists and defending truth in Gaza
The NUJ, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) are among signatories of open letter urging action to protect journalists and truth in Gaza.
NUJ to attend UK government’s AI and copyright working group
The NUJ will join other unions as part of engagement hosted by government.
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.
UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities raises welfare proposals with UK government.
The committee has asked a series of questions about the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill and associated proposals in the Green Paper “Pathways to Work."
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council update on proposed welfare reforms
The DMC has updated advice and resources to support journalists to understand and scrutinise the impact of the proposals in a fast-moving political discussion.
NUJ extends a message of condolence to the family of former journalist and Labour peer David Lipsey
A police spokesperson has confirmed Lord Lipsey's body was recovered from the River Wye in Glasbury following a multi-agency search on 1 July.
NUJ Disabled Members’ Council calls on journalists to scrutinise UK government claims as welfare reform bill is rushed through parliament
The DMC has compiled advice and resources to support journalists to understand and scrutinise the impact of the proposals in a fast-moving political discussion.
Share your views: UK government's proposed disability welfare cuts
The union is seeking member views to help inform our response to government's "Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working" Green Paper.
Save Quality Journalism Education
NUJ backs NCTJ campaign urging the reversal of planned cuts to journalism course funding.
Peers vote in favour of artificial intelligence transparency amendment
NUJ urges UK government support for copyright owners following a debate of the Data (Use and Access) Bill.
NUJ reacts to shocking revelations of alleged Iranian spies targeting UK-based journalists
Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today and are alleged to have targeted UK-based journalists working in Iran International.
