NUJ writes to Turkish ambassadors to the UK and Ireland
The union has raised its concern with both ambassadors over the deportation of Mark Lowen, BBC News journalist.
BBC journalists reach settlement over discrimination claims
Four BBC women journalists have reached a settlement with the corporation over issues of discrimination, preventing the need for a tribunal hearing this week.
NUJ BBC World Service briefing February 2025
The NUJ believes government must urgently provide adequate funding to support the BBC in its reporting and news coverage of events worldwide.
Protect the BBC
The NUJ is campaigning against cuts to jobs and programmes at the BBC for its harmful impact on journalists and journalism.
Committees urge “sufficient resources” for BBC World Service
Chairs of three House of Commons committees have highlighted the soft power value of the BBC and its role in supporting high quality journalism, amid calls for action to ensure the World Service income becomes less reliant on the licence fee.
World Service cuts yet another blow to journalism, says NUJ
The BBC has today announced its plans to make £6m in savings within the World Service to close the shortfall caused by the freezing of the licence fee.
Four Female BBC Journalists appeal Equal Pay ruling
Four prominent BBC news presenters—Martine Croxall, Kasia Madera, Annita McVeigh, and Karin Giannone—have filed an appeal with the Employment Appeal Tribunal taking forward their long-running battle over alleged pay inequality at the broadcaster.
NUJ urges reversal of BBC digital radio station plans
The National Union of Journalists has reiterated its concern over the BBC’s proposals to launch two new digital radio stations including an extension to BBC Radio 2.
NUJ urges reform of BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter scheme
Following a summit of LDR union members, the NUJ has raised its concerns including on inconsistent LDR pay rates and unacceptable story count levels, calling for urgent change to the scheme.
New raft of cuts at the BBC an assault on journalism, says NUJ
The NUJ has warned of long-term harm to the BBC without urgent investment, following its announcement of new cuts to news and current affairs programming.
