STV’s decision to rush through job and programming cuts labelled ‘arrogant’ and ‘knee-jerk’
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has told MPs that STV’s decision to axe News at 6 North in its current form regardless of what Ofcom says is “arrogance beyond belief”.
Culture secretary commits to meeting with NUJ and MPs over Reach cuts
Lisa Nandy, UK culture secretary, has agreed to meet the NUJ as well as other MPs to discuss mass redundancies at Reach and protecting quality journalism.
PA chapel expresses ongoing dismay over management’s position on job cuts
A new statement by the PA chapel relays the anger and upset among journalists caused by the company’s “inflexible approach and seeming refusal to consider the views of experienced and dedicated staff.”
NUJ PA chapel statement on job cuts
The chapel has confirmed it will consult members to discuss next steps, which could include industrial escalation if no movement is made by the company.
Journalists in Gaza
Ask your MP to sign Early Day Motions tabled by members of the NUJ Parliamentary Group urging action from the UK government and International Criminal Court, over Israel's targeting of journalists.
Online Safety Bill: Ofcom must consider journalistic content and sources when issuing notices
The NUJ has welcomed action from the UK government improving protections for journalists when encrypted content is scanned.
Assange treatment "atrocious breach of natural justice", says David Davis
At a cross party meeting in parliament, former foreign secretary David Davis MP described the treatment of journalist Julian Assange as an "atrocious breach of natural justice".
MPs back BBC Local
“We stand with you, we support local radio.” This was the message that MP after MP stood up and delivered to NUJ BBC members at a lobby of Parliament on Wednesday 7 June.
BBC journalists set to commence 48-hour strike
1000 journalists will participate in industrial action over the BBC’s plans to dramatically reduce local radio services across England.
A new pro-competition regime for digital markets
NUJ response to the government’s proposals for a new pro-competition regime for digital markets.
NUJ submission to the call of evidence for Open justice court reporting in the digital age
The union's response to the Justice Committee's inquiry.
MPs express concern over cuts to BBC Parliamentary unit
Slashing staff will mean less local coverage as the corporation also plans to scale down broadcast of party conferences.
DM 2021: Government policies
Conference discussed and agreed policy on a range of governmental issues including sexual harassment, FOI legislation and Julian Assange.
MPs back call for post-Brexit deal for media and creative industries
Ask your MP to support this important early day motion
Covert powers must not override legal protections on UK press freedom
New powers enshrined in the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill must not override existing legal protections on press freedom.
NUJ backs MPs' call for a fair procedure in choosing next BBC board chair
Any recruitment process needs to make sure it attracts and appoints the very best candidates; not just friends of the Prime Minister.
Former media and culture committee chair and South east MPs ask broadcasting watchdog to check BBC cuts
Damian Collins, former chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, has sent a letter signed by other MPs to Ofcom over concerns about cuts to regional BBC programming in England.
Parliamentarians decry BBC cuts
More than 60 parliamentarians write to Ofcom as MPs discuss the corporation.