BEAU statement on BBC Charter Review launch
The NUJ has joined sister unions in writing to UK culture minister Lisa Nandy to reiterate the key principles that must underpin the BBC Charter Review process following the publication of the government’s green paper on 16 December.
Employment Rights Bill set to become law after Lords battle ends
The NUJ has welcomed the passing of the Employment Rights Bill through the Lords, bringing a new law that will provide better protection for workers a step closer.
NUJ signs joint letter opposing plans to break end-to-end encryption
The NUJ has signed a joint letter to Liz Kendall, UK technology secretary, highlighting the threat of breaking end-to-end encryption on journalists and journalism.
Watered down plans for STV News restructure still ‘bad for journalism’
The National Union of Journalists has criticised proposals by Ofcom which would allow STV to axe its separate news programme for the north of Scotland.
NUJ responds to BBC Charter Review launch
The government has launched the BBC Charter Review, pledging to “future-proof” the BBC and its “world-class journalism”.
NUJ Wales condemns Reform UK’s threats and smears against journalists
The NUJ’s Welsh Executive Council (WEC) has strongly condemned recent attacks by Reform UK on journalists in Wales.
Closure of Northern Standard a blow to journalism
The NUJ has expressed grave disappointment at the decision of the Smyth family to cease publication this month of the Northern Standard.
MPs demand urgent regulation and funding for local news industry
MPs have called for urgent investment, reform, and regulation to revive local journalism in the face of enormous financial pressures and the threat of big tech.
Human Rights Day 2025: 111 journalists killed this year, say IFJ
On Human Rights Day, the NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in urging governments to end clear violations of international law after 111 journalists were killed this year.
NUJ members at STV vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
NUJ members at STV have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action over the Scottish broadcaster’s plans to make compulsory redundancies and to axe the STV North edition of the News at 6.
USA: Victory for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists after three-year strike
The NUJ has commended Newsguild-CWA and journalists at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after the paper was ordered to provide compensation for various workers’ violations following a three-year strike.
NUJ calls on the United Nations to condemn persecution of journalists at BBC News Persian
The NUJ has urged the UN to condemn the Iranian state's use of extreme language regarding the BBC’s reporting and the country’s justification of its unlawful actions towards the corporation’s staff and their families.
Palestine: Photojournalist killed in drone strike by Israeli forces
Mahmoud Wadi's death takes toll of media workers to at least 226.
NUJ celebrates Life Membership in good company
A stellar cast of some of the most prominent figures in Irish journalism featured at a presentation ceremony in Dublin last night when the NUJ presented life membership certificates to journalists with more than 40 years membership of the union.
NUJ statement on International Day of Disabled People
Today (3 December) marks International Day of Disabled People, with this year’s theme focusing on fostering disability-inclusive societies.
NUJ wins best journal at 2025 TUC Comms Awards
The Journalist was awarded best union journal at the 48th TUC Comms Awards last night.
Journalists recognised for excellent reporting at Write to End Violence Against Women Awards
The winners of the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards, sponsored by the NUJ, were announced at a ceremony in London on Thursday 27 November.
NUJ welcomes assurances on jobs as Tuam Herald set to change hands
The NUJ has welcomed the assurance by the proposed new owners of the Tuam Herald, Celtic Media Group, that all jobs at the County Galway newspaper will be retained when the transfer of ownership is completed in 2026.
NUJ statement on removal of day one protection from unfair dismissal
The NUJ has expressed concern over the weakening of provisions in the Employment Rights Bill after the UK government removed the right to day one protection from unfair dismissal.
ProfCom and NEC election results announced
The NUJ has announced election results for seats on its Professional Training Committee (ProfCom) and National Executive Council (NEC).