MPs question culture secretary over future of the BBC
On 13 July, Lisa Nandy, culture secretary, faced questions from MPs on the future of the BBC ahead of the charter renewal process.
NUJ responds to PA proposal to close Howden hub
NUJ members at the Press Association have responded to the company’s proposal to close its northern hub at Howden in Yorkshire and transfer operations to Leeds.
NUJ supports bill to broaden scope of FOI laws
The NUJ has backed legislative proposals to bring the King and the Royal Household under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act with the aim of promoting transparency and press freedom.
Tributes as Stephen Corrigan steps down as IEC chair
Tributes have been paid to former journalist Stephen Corrigan as he stepped down as chair and member of the NUJ’s Irish Executive Council (IEC).
Mexico: IFJ condemns murder of two journalists
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the murders of Mexican journalists and calling for immediate investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice.
NUJ expresses solidarity with journalists at AFP Istanbul
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate Türkiye Gazeteciler Sendikası (TGS) in sending a message of support to journalists in Turkey who are striking to demand fair wages.
NUJ urges NDA reforms to shift balance of power in favour of workers
The NUJ has responded to the UK government’s consultation on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by employers.
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.
Stop public bodies using litigation to thwart journalists, says NUJ parliamentary group
MPs have called on the government to do more to safeguard press freedom after a public body attempted to recover Freedom of Information (FOI) costs from freelance journalist and NUJ member Barnie Choudhury.
NUJ welcomes release of Klaus Thymann after arrest in Uganda
The NUJ has welcomed the freeing of photographer Klaus Thymann after a five-day detention in Uganda.
