NUJ responds to BBC World Service funding deal
The NUJ has welcomed confirmation of a funding settlement for the BBC World Service - as part of a three-year deal - while cautioning that the union will need to assess its implications and calling on the government to secure its long-term future.
NUJ condemns Israeli attacks on media workers in Lebanon
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Union of Journalists of Lebanon (UJL) in denouncing Israeli airstrikes that have killed and injured journalists in Lebanon.
STV staff vote overwhelmingly for industrial action
Members of both the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Bectu at STV News have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action over a pay dispute in one of the first strike ballots to be held under the new Employment Rights Act.
NUJ responds to government report on AI and copyright
The NUJ has welcomed news that the UK government no longer supports an opt-out exception to copyright for artificial intelligence training.
NUJ welcomes launch of Local Media Strategy
The NUJ has welcomed measures in the new strategy, including a new £12 million multi-year government fund, and called for further interventions to revitalise local journalism.
Together Alliance demonstration: 28 March
Roger McKenzie, NUJ Black Members’ Council co-chair, explains why NUJ members will march in solidarity and hope on 28 March.
Tribute to John O
Tributes have been paid to long-time NUJ and pioneering industrial activist John O, who died aged 82 in February following a long battle with illness.
Copyright law webinar
On 4 March, the NUJ and Taylor Hamptons held a webinar on copyright infringement to help members protect their rights and understand the legal landscape.
Ofcom delays decision over STV programming cuts
Ofcom has postponed its decision on whether to allow STV to scrap its dedicated news service for the north of Scotland.
‘Stop the light going out and fund the World Service now’, BBC journalists urge government
Journalists at the BBC World Service have urged the UK government to deliver a proper funding agreement amid reports of a real-terms budget freeze.
ITV members win inflation-busting pay rise
The NUJ ITV chapel has secured a pay rise of up to four per cent for staff, and a non consolidated £750 alongside the reinstatement of a redundancy policy, following six months of negotiations.
Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes hit media offices
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning Israeli forces’ attack on media facilities in Lebanon, as well as the killing of a Palestinian journalist in Gaza.
Statement on raid of Martin Shipton's home
The NUJ has responded to the Metropolitan Police raid on the home of Nation.Cymru journalist Martin Shipton in Cardiff.
International Women’s Day 2026
International Women’s Day on 8 March is an opportunity to celebrate achievements but also examine ongoing disparities in treatment.
NUJ joins TUC Women’s Conference event on assaults at work
On 5 March the Trade Union Co-ordinating Group held a fringe event at the TUC Women’s Conference on the theme ‘assaults at work.’
NUJ members at BBC call for worker representation and no political appointees to corporation’s board
The NUJ has called for worker representation on the BBC board and an end to political appointments - changes supported by almost all members working at the broadcaster.
TUC Women’s Conference 2026
The NUJ’s motion highlighting the harm caused to women by far right, racist and sexist rhetoric passed at this year’s conference.
NUJ calls for investment, not cuts following publication of Reach full year figures
The NUJ has warned that Reach could be becoming “addicted to redundancies” as it urged the company to refrain from seeking further cuts following the announcement of increased profits today.
Statement on US-Israel attacks against Iran
The joint military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran and subsequent retaliatory strikes put at risk the lives of many civilians, including journalists.
Israel: five Palestinian media platforms banned amid crackdown
The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the Israeli government’s ban on five Palestinian online media platforms reporting on events in Jerusalem.