BBC heading for avoidable 'doom spiral' with constant cuts, says NUJ
The NUJ has warned that the BBC risks becoming trapped in an avoidable “doom spiral”, harming both workers and UK audiences, if the nation’s broadcaster continues its regime of brutal cuts.
NUJ solidarity with Turkish journalists
The NUJ has renewed its support for Turkish journalists following the latest state assault on press freedom.
Guest speaker announced for Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture 2026
Nesrine Malik, Guardian columnist, has been announced as the guest speaker for the 2026 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture.
Live coverage from The Lancet strike
NUJ members working at the Lancet are out on strike today (22 September) over pay - the first time workers have been forced to walk out in the company’s 200-year history.
NUJ to mark Martin O'Hagan anniversary: 25 Years Demanding Justice
Next Monday, 28 September, marks the 25th anniversary of the murder of Sunday World journalist Martin O'Hagan.
Scientific community backs workers at The Lancet going on strike
More than 120 members of the scientific community around the world have signed an open letter expressing solidarity with workers at The Lancet as they prepare to take strike action.
NUJ holds successful conference on the future of Welsh media
The NUJ Welsh Executive Council (WEC) held a major conference bringing together media workers, community voices and parliamentarians to discuss the future of public interest journalism in Wales.
NUJ calls for rethink on closure of Galway Beo and Reach redundancies
The National Union of Journalists has called for Reach to reconsider its proposal to close Galway Beo and has said the company needs to look again at its proposals to make approximately a dozen journalists redundant across Ireland.
Workers to strike for first time in The Lancet's 200-year history
NUJ members working at The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, are set to go on strike next week following a long-running dispute over pay.
Reach's relentless redundancies an "act of self-sabotage", says NUJ
The NUJ has condemned plans by Reach plc - the UK and Ireland's largest commercial publisher - to slash hundreds of jobs.
TUC Congress 2026 backs BBC workers
Unions expressed overwhelming support for government intervention to protect public service broadcasting on the third day of TUC Congress 2026.
TUC Congress 2026: unions support call for tech tax
TUC Congress expressed strong support to the NUJ's call for a 6% windfall tax on tech giants to reinvigorate the news sector.
Celebrating Lionel Morrison's legacy
The NUJ Black Members' Council (BMC) will host an event on 30 September to celebrate Lionel Morrison and the publication of his posthumous memoir.
NUJ calls raised in Westminster debate on UK media green paper
NUJ parliamentary group chair Rebecca Long-Bailey put forward the union’s calls to protect public service broadcasting and independent journalism.
NUJ reiterates reporting guidance on assisted dying
Delegates at the NUJ’s 2025 conference passed a resolution to produce guidance to support members with reporting on legislation in connection with assisted dying.
Tunisia: NUJ joins global calls for immediate release of journalist Mohamed El Yousfi
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) in calling for the immediate release of journalist Mohamed El Yousfi.
NUJ to hold national conference on ‘The State of Media in Wales’
On 19 September the NUJ will hold a major public conference on the future of Welsh journalism with a keynote opening address from Wales First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth.
Malta: IFJ condemns verdict in Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination trial
One of Malta's richest men has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Journalists at The Lancet vote for industrial action
NUJ members at the Lancet have overwhelmingly voted in favour of industrial action as part of their long running pay dispute with managers.
MPs call for urgent universal anti-SLAPP legislation as UK government says it’s ‘taking steps’
MPs called for universally applicable and robust legislation to clamp down on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in a debate in Westminster on the first day back from recess.