NUJ seeks meeting and publication of key report in letter to police ombudsman for Northern Ireland
Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary and Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, have written jointly urging the release of a report into police-handling of the murder of journalist Martin O'Hagan.
Advice on covering protests
The union will always stand firm for the right of bona-fide newsgatherers to do their jobs without fear of threats to their well-being.
Nesrine Malik delivers 2026 Claudia Jones Memorial Lecture
The NUJ Black Members’ Council (BMC) held a successful event to celebrate pioneering journalist Claudia Jones and this year’s George Viner Memorial Fund scholars.
NUJ responds to Tommy Robinson conviction over harassment of journalists
The NUJ has issued a statement after far right activist Tommy Robinson was found guilty of harassing two journalists working for the Daily Mail, causing fear of violence.
NUJ to ballot BBC journalists for industrial action
The union has informed the BBC that journalists will soon cast their vote in a statutory industrial action ballot, indicating their willingness to take strike action and action short of a strike.
NUJ statement on proposed job cuts at The Telegraph
The union is engaging with the company's leadership on the scale and impact of cuts.
NUJ wins recognition at POLITICO
The NUJ has secured a recognition agreement at POLITICO following months of thorough negotiations and an arbitration process.
BBC cuts risk public service mission and universal access
The BBC’s relentless campaign of cuts and increasing adoption of digital-only services put at risk the broadcaster’s mission to provide universal, high-quality output that informs, educates, and entertains, the NUJ has said.
NUJ condemns SLAPP-style intimidation of undercover ITV journalists by Reform UK
Reform UK announced yesterday (21 October) that they have reported two ITV journalists to the police and initiated legal proceedings over undercover reporting into racism in the party.
Branch solidarity with Reach workers following latest redundancies
The NUJ Birmingham & Coventry branch has passed a motion in support of colleagues at Reach.
Lancet strike action continues as publication impacted
NUJ members at The Lancet have moved into the third consecutive day of strike action over pay. Publication of The Lancet - one of the world’s leading medical journals - will be impacted with fewer articles published in a reduced edition.
NUJ supports formal investigation into Sky-ITV takeover
The NUJ has welcomed the announcement by Lisa Nandy, UK culture secretary, that she is “minded to intervene” in Sky’s proposed £1.6 billion takeover of ITV.
BBC cuts to radio undermine Charter mission and harm audiences, says NUJ
The NUJ said it is “alarmed” by news of further cuts across BBC Radio and warned that following through would undermine the broadcaster’s core mission and harm audiences.
India: numerous journalists detained during Delhi protests
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the National Union of Journalists India (NUJI) in condemning the media crackdown during protests against alleged election manipulation in Delhi.
NUJ condemns intimidation of journalist at protest in Derry
The NUJ has condemned attempts to stop a journalist from filming a public protest in Derry's Waterside last night.
NUJ decries largescale job cuts at Metro
The NUJ has responded to plans to cut significant numbers of staff at Metro, warning that the decision will “undermine” future success at the company and contribute to a wider industry decline.
NUJ responds to arrests of journalists at Palestine Action protest
The NUJ has issued a statement following the arrest of numerous journalists at a Palestine Action protest in Leicestershire on 8 October.
NUJ calls for roundtable on freelance pay
The NUJ has written to the government’s new Freelance Champions calling for a media roundtable to address the pay precarity experienced by freelance journalists.
Ways to Make Journalism Pay
The NUJ London Freelance branch (LFB) held a successful all-day gathering on ‘Ways to Make Journalism Pay’ on 10 October.
World Mental Health Day 2026
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the NUJ Disabled Members’ Council stands in solidarity with all journalists and media workers experiencing mental health challenges.