Reach group chapel concerned over proposed printing site closures
The NUJ’s Reach group chapel has issued a statement expressing shock and concern around Reach plc’s plan to close two of its three newspaper printing sites in the UK.
Northamptonshire branch relaunched with strong stance on journalists’ safety
The Northamptonshire branch is officially back up and running, marking its relaunch with a commitment to the safety of journalists across the county.
PA members celebrate new branch with tea party
Press Association staff celebrated the creation of a new NUJ branch with cake and a cuppa.
NUJ ‘deeply concerned’ by further cost-cutting at BBC
The NUJ has responded to the announcement of significant additional cuts to the BBC’s operating costs over the coming years and the impact this could have.
NUJ celebrates recognition at The Lancet and Cell Press
NUJ members at The Lancet and Cell Press have secured recognition with the publisher Elsevier following a tenacious, determined campaign.
NUJ gives evidence to Joint Oireachtas Committee on AI and copyright
Séamus Dooley, NUJ Irish secretary, called for a tech tax and stronger legislation to protect journalism and democracy while giving evidence to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on AI and copyright.
HeartUnions Week 2026
HeartUnions Week, 9-15 February, is an opportunity to celebrate the union’s wins and remind us of what we can achieve when we work together.
NUJ responds to order for deletion of large court reporting archive
The NUJ has responded to the government’s order for the deletion of a large database of criminal court records, which many journalists use to track cases.
NUJ urges government to provide urgent funding security for BBC World Service
The NUJ has urged the UK government to act swiftly to safeguard the future of the BBC World Service after the corporation warned that the service is on a financial cliff edge.
Hong Kong: NUJ condemns sentencing of Jimmy Lai
The NUJ has condemned the 20-year prison sentence handed to Hong Kong media magnate, Jimmy Lai, following a “politically motivated” conviction to silence free speech.
Ofcom approval of STV cuts would set dangerous precedent
The regulator Ofcom made a “fundamental mistake” in provisionally accepting STV’s plans to cut programming and taking arguments made by the company at face value, the NUJ has said.
NUJ statement on reports Labour thinktank investigated journalists
The NUJ has responded to reports that Labour Together hired PR firm APCO Worldwide to investigate journalists who were probing irregularities in the thinktank’s funding.
US: NewsGuild-CWA condemns Washington Post cuts
The NUJ has expressed solidarity with NewsGuild-CWA and workers at the Washington Post after the paper announced that over 300 staff – around a third of its workforce – would be fired.
Syria: Turkish forces shoot journalist covering protests
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the attack on Nujan Mala Hassan while reporting on protests along the Syrian-Turkish border.
Urgent action needed to stop AI slop infiltrating mainstream news
A surge in fake AI-generated experts appearing in mainstream news demonstrates the threat AI poses to trust in journalism and the need for a strong, coordinated response, the NUJ has said.
NUJ submits evidence to Ofcom as regulator reviews broadcast regulation
The NUJ has submitted evidence to Ofcom as the regulator considers updating broadcast regulations to keep up with a rapidly transforming UK media landscape.
Iran: One media worker killed and three arrested amid protest crackdown
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the killing and attacks on media workers in Iran.
Responding to the threat of the far right
On 21 January the NUJ Black Members’ Council (BMC) held a well-attended webinar on responding to the threat of the far right.
NUJ submits evidence on AI licensing and copyright in journalism
The NUJ has responded to the Department for Culture, Media & Sport’s call for evidence on AI licensing and copyright in creative industries.
NUJ signs letter to UK prime minister calling for urgent anti-SLAPP legislation
The NUJ has joined over 120 organisations, publishers, editors, lawyers, and academics in urging the UK government to stamp out abusive and spurious lawsuits aimed at silencing journalists and whistleblowers.