The Federation of Entertainment Unions calls for an independent appointment procedure for BBC board
As Dame Elan Closs Stephens takes over as interim chair of the BBC board and head-hunters are searching for a new chair, unions representing the creative sector say it is time to have a new, independent body which represents licence fee payers.
Sharp must now prove political independence to protect trust in BBC
The NUJ says that trust in the BBC must not be damaged by controversy over the role of chairman Richard Sharp in facilitating contact between a supporter of former Prime Minister Boris Johnston and the UK Cabinet Secretary to discuss financial support for the PM.
Human Rights Day 2021
The NUJ condemns the "sheer quantity and malice of government attacks on human rights".
NUJ welcomes the launch of a national action plan to protect journalists
The union said the National Committee for the Safety of Journalists’ plan was an important step towards ensuring journalists can carry out their work free from harassment and attack. It was launched with cross-party support.
UK government under fire over #ForgottenFreelances
Johnson dodges questions about freelances without support at PMQs.
NUJ demands justice for murdered journalist
The British and Irish governments should not turn a blind eye to the lack of justice for Martin O’Hagan.
