#HongKong: We have expressed serious concern over the dismissal of five journalists at the BBC's Hong Kong bureau following years of alleged bullying and reports of pressure on staff over their participation in the Hong Kong Journalists Association. @ifjasiapacific.bsky.social

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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed serious concern over the dismissal of five journalists at the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) Hong Kong bureau following years ...

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A spokesperson for the NUJ said: “This is a timely appeal by the PSNI. We know that there are people who have information about Lyra's murder and it is time to end the silence.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ welcomes PSNI’s renewed Lyra McKee appeal

The NUJ has welcomed the renewed appeal by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for information about the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.

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“Pressing ahead [with cuts to 2,000 jobs and valued programming] now would be both damaging and premature, especially with Charter Renewal on the horizon. This should be a moment to strengthen the BBC's future, not to weaken it further.” - @rebeccalongbailey.com www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

Public interest journalism is under attack. We must fight for the BBC

Cuts are damaging vital BBC journalism at a time when it is needed most.

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Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, speaks on the decision by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to order MI5 and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to pay £20,000 in damages to journalist Vincent Kearney over sustained unlawful surveillance.

#UK: We stand in solidarity with journalists at Daily Record and NUJ Scotland. No journalist should face harassment as part of their job. @nujofficial.bsky.social

Scotland's Daily Record targeted by fascist-styled protesters at office

NUJ has seen "increasing amount of abuse and threats" towards journalists in Scotland in recent weeks.

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The NUJ Reach group chapel said: “We urge the Reach plc board to provide decisive strategic direction which maintains journalism that counts for readers and consumers but does not leave staff counting the cost of failure.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/rea...

Reach chapel calls for an end to devastating cycle of redundancies

The NUJ Reach Group chapel has passed a motion calling for the Reach plc board to stop mass redundancies across the company after a poor financial statement.

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"This is a landmark judgement by the IPT, and is a clear and unambiguous vindication of our member Vincent Kearney and the BBC," said Séamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ welcomes victory for Vincent Kearney in state surveillance tribunal

The NUJ has welcomed a decision by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) to order MI5 and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to pay £20,000 in damages to journalist and union member Vincent K...

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NUJ branches and chapels have passed motions to back BBC workers and oppose devastating plans to cut 2,000 jobs. Other branches wanting to show similar support can make use of the adaptable template motion here: www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ branches and chapels oppose devastating BBC cuts

NUJ Birmingham & Coventry branch and the Financial Times chapel have passed motions expressing solidarity with BBC workers and calling on the government to oppose largescale cuts.

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The NUJ Reach group chapel said: “The continued haemorrhaging of experienced and talented journalists risks undermining [the shift to digital subscriptions and video content]. These initiatives will lean heavily on the creation of original and quality content.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ warns Reach to end culture of cuts after poor financial statement

The NUJ has warned that the continued “hemorrhaging” of journalists across Reach puts the publisher's financial future at risk and will further harm staff morale, with the company announcing more prop...

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Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “This is an inspiring victory for journalists in Turkey and around the world. Workers can't be expected to produce quality journalism if employers don't meet their basic needs." www.nuj.org.uk/resource/vic...

Victory for Turkey AFP journalists after 12-day strike

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in commending journalists at the AFP bureau in Istanbul and the Türkiye Gazeteciler Sendikası (TGS) for winning a substantial wage ...

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Last week, Lisa Nandy said the government would "almost certainly pursue" worker representation on the BBC board and an end to political appointments through the Charter Renewal process. #BackTheBBC www.nuj.org.uk/resource/mps...

The NUJ has criticised the intimidation of journalists by Reform Wales after the party's X account posted a photo, taken without permission, of columnist and author Will Hayward working in the Senedd. nation.cymru/news/journal...

Journalists' union condemns Reform Wales over post mocking journalist at work

Emily Price The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Wales has accused Reform’s Senedd group of attempting to intimidate journalists after it shared a covertly taken image on social media mocking a ...

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“For more than 20 years, PA staff have chosen to build careers and homes in Howden [...] Many have expressed deep sorrow at the prospect of leaving the area and are concerned at the potential impact that shutting the office might have on the local community." www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ responds to PA proposal to close Howden hub

NUJ members at the Press Association have responded to the company’s proposal to close its northern hub at Howden in Yorkshire and transfer operations to Leeds.

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Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “There’s no clear justification for the section 37 carve-out [...] It undermines press freedom and journalists' right to report, obstructing their ability to uncover stories in the public interest.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ supports bill to broaden scope of FOI laws

The NUJ has backed legislative proposals to bring the King and the Royal Household under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act with the aim of promoting transparency and press freedom.

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The killings highlight the extreme dangers faced by journalists in Mexico and the need to strengthen protection to uphold press freedom. @ifjglobal.bsky.social https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/mexico-ifj-condemns-murder-two-journalists.html

Mexico: IFJ condemns murder of two journalists

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning the murders of Mexican journalists and calling for immediate investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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Calling all Welsh journalists and media workers! On 19 September, NUJ Wales is hosting a conference to discuss the current state of the media in Wales, and how we can achieve an industry that's fit for the nation. Book your tickets now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-state-...

The State of Media in Wales / Cyflwr y Cyfryngau yng Nghymru

Register now to be a part of this national conference! / Cofrestrwch nawr i fod yn rhan o'r gynhadledd genedlaethol hon!

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Tributes were led by Séamus Dooley, assistant general secretary, who wished him well in his new career. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/tri...

Tributes as Stephen Corrigan steps down as IEC chair

Tributes have been paid to former journalist Stephen Corrigan as he stepped down as chair and member of the NUJ’s Irish Executive Council (IEC).

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"Can the TV as a 'national hearth' - a gathering point for a cultural identity - be restored? Probably not. But there is a concrete need to tackle misinformation & disinformation and restore the notion that there is such a thing as 'truth'." Give viewers a choice. Respond online:

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Notes on a UK government consultation that offers Google a chance to kill the BBC

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Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: “Workers can’t be expected to produce quality journalism if they are struggling to pay their rent and put food on the table. The NUJ stands in full solidarity with TGS members in their fight for better wages." www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ expresses solidarity with AFP journalists striking for fair wages

The NUJ has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate Türkiye Gazeteciler Sendikası (TGS) in sending a message of support to journalists in Turkey who are striking to ...

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The NUJ has condemned the misuse of NDAs, especially by media employers to cover up misconduct, harassment, or discrimination. NDAs should never be used to prevent whistleblowing, reporting crimes, or disclosing matters that are clearly in the public interest. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ urges NDA reforms to shift balance of power in favour of workers

The NUJ has responded to the UK government’s consultation on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) by employers.

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MPs gathered in Westminster Hall to debate the media green paper, which aims to improve public access to trusted news. Rebecca Long-Bailey, Labour MP for Salford and NUJ parliamentary group chair, raised the detrimental impact of recent cuts at the BBC and STV. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/mps...

MPs call for investment in public service journalism

MPs have urged the UK government to protect public service journalism and address the distorting effects of social media and artificial intelligence.

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The BBC contributed £6.7bn to the UK economy and supported 79,000 jobs in 24/25. Public service broadcasting generates unrivalled economic and cultural value. It’s clear we must prevent further cuts and #BackTheBBC. If you agree, sign our joint petition: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/ba...

Back Workers. Back Our BBC.

Nearly everyone - 94% of adults in the UK - uses the BBC every month. The BBC has an incredible range of TV, audio and digital services - from Planet Earth to the Proms, from BBC Bitesize and The Worl...

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The NUJ parliamentary group has tabled a motion calling on the government to safeguard press freedom after a public body attempted to recover FOI costs from journalist Barnie Choudhury. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/sto...

Stop public bodies using litigation to thwart journalists, says NUJ parliamentary group

MPs have called on the government to do more to safeguard press freedom after a public body attempted to recover Freedom of Information (FOI) costs from freelance journalist and NUJ member Barnie Chou...

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#Uganda: Klaus Thymann, a photographer and member of @nujofficial.bsky.social, was released after a five-day detention while working in the Rwenzori mountains. 📣 We welcome his release and reiterate that journalists must be able to do their work without interference.

NUJ welcomes release of Klaus Thymann after arrest in Uganda

The NUJ has welcomed the freeing of photographer Klaus Thymann after a five-day detention in Uganda.

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The NUJ welcomes the release of photographer Klaus Thymann. Thymann said: "I am enormously grateful for the support that I received from the NUJ. My dependable and effective ally allowed me to hold on to a crumb of hope even when all seemed against me.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ welcomes release of Klaus Thymann after arrest in Uganda

The NUJ has welcomed the freeing of photographer Klaus Thymann after a five-day detention in Uganda.

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The NUJ calls for the immediate release of highly respected photographer, investigator, and our member, Klaus Thymann, who was arrested in Kampala, Uganda, yesterday. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

“That a major bank appears to have cut off an independent publisher’s financial access without clear explanation sets a disturbing precedent for press freedom in the UK," said Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary. pressgazette.co.uk/news/the-can...

The Canary halts daily print edition after two weeks as it is 'debanked'

The Canary has reportedly suspended print of its national print newspaper after accusing Lloyds of closing its account and withholding funds.

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"The Fund is recognition that the industry cannot be left to the vagaries of the market and that our members working in local news play a pivotal role in upholding social cohesion and democracy," said Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary. Read more➡️ www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary, said: "The NUJ reiterates the need for the new owners to preserve jobs and invest in local and regional news that continues to serve audiences across the UK.” www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ responds to Sky deal for ITV

The NUJ has responded to the announcement that Sky, owned by US company Comcast, has agreed a £1.6 billion deal to take over ITV’s Media & Entertainment division.

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The NUJ delegation highlighted the importance of the union's LGBT+ reporting guidelines in countering hateful narratives at the TUC LGBT+ Conference. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/tuc...

TUC LGBT+ Conference 2026

The NUJ joined delegates from across the trade union movement to discuss how to counter the rise in far-right rhetoric and anti-LGBT+ activity at the TUC LGBT+ Conference.

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"The NUJ had hoped that Lyra's family would find solace by securing a conviction through the judicial process [...] Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Lyra's family, partner, and friends at this incredibly difficult and distressing time." www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

NUJ statement on Lyra McKee murder verdict

The NUJ has responded after three men were found not guilty of the murder of journalist and union member Lyra McKee in a verdict delivered at Belfast Crown Court today (3 July).

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