NUJ statement on BBC outsourcing claims
The National Union of Journalists has called for greater clarity from the BBC following reports the broadcaster is considering a major outsourcing drive as reported by The Guardian.
NUJ deeply concerned by sweeping Reach redundancies
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) understands that the UK and Ireland’s largest commercial news publisher Reach plc has placed 104 roles at risk.
Security report recognises Iran's targeting of UK-based journalists
The UK’s Intelligence and Security Commitment has published its report on Iran, recognising it poses ‘a significant threat to the UK.’
Palestine: journalists in the West Bank face increased attacks
NUJ and IFJ condemn rising number of threats and violent attacks against Palestinian journalists.
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 expresses concern over Ireland’s Defamation (Amendment) Bill
The union is among 29 organisations urging the Seanad to act over anti-SLAPP provisions.
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.
Competition law must protect more than big business
A radical review of Irish competition law was demanded at the biennial delegate conference of the ICTU in Belfast during a debate on a new economic model preached by the Nevin Economic Research Institute and Congress.
Delegates at ICTU biennial conference hear of unlawful surveillance of journalists
Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, proposed motion three on the surveillance of journalists.