NUJ submission to DCMS evidence call on the sustainability of local journalism
Our response provides answers to questions by the DCMS, and the NUJ expresses concern over lack of media plurality and its impact on public interest journalism. We also outline the importance of public service broadcasters in the UK and Ireland as part of broader journalistic landscape.
From Health Crisis to Good News: A recovery plan for the news industry in Northern Ireland
As Northern Ireland comes to grips with the damage wrought by the Covid-19 crisis, the National Union of Journalists, UK and Ireland, is calling for a strategic initiative to rescue the media so that it may continue the vital role it has played on a daily basis during this unprecedented period of social and economic uncertainty.
NUJ response to the DCMS committee inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 on DCMS sectors
NUJ briefing to the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Committee's inquiry into Covid-19 on the industry, May 2020.
NUJ briefing on the impact of Covid-19 on the Scottish media
Briefing for MPs & MSPs on effect of coronavirus on the industry.
LDRs call for a say in the future of the local democracy reporting scheme
An NUJ summit of local democracy reporters shared experiences and information about the scheme to report on public interest journalism.
UK government fails to deliver on public interest news
The government's response to the Cairncross Review recommendations is a wasted opportunity.
NUJ Informed, Issue 28, July 2019
VICE UK wins union recognition, equal pay claims net almost £3m and police face inquiry as No Stone Unturned arrests overturned.
NUJ Informed, Issue 26, February 2019
Honk! Newsquest members on strike, Michelle Stanistreet meets Jeremy Wright, the Culture Secretary, and #MeToo and the creative industries.
NUJ submission to the Cairncross review
The NUJ welcomed the government’s appointment of Dame Frances Cairncross as chair of the review and we have emphasised the importance of ensuring journalists' voices are heard loud and clear as part of this inquiry.
NUJ Informed, Issue 24, August 2018
Michelle Stansitreet gives evidence to Cairncross Review team and Delegate Meeting's two-year plan.
